MeePeeMai

9 minutes ago, marke985 said:

If any interest to the original poster, I was denied entry in Don Meuang on March 16.  I flew in from Manila after staying in the Philippines for 7 days.  The reason was, they determined I was not a tourist.  The only reason they gave was I spent 180 days in the past year in Thailand so I was not a tourist thus did not have the correct Visa.

 

My flight was a late night flight and I was really tired so I didn't make too much of an argument.  The 180 days must of been close to exact since I spent May 1 2018 - October 14th 2018 in the USA.  Since returning to Thailand I only spent a few days out if the country each 60 days while applying for a new Visa.  

 

*During the last 5 years I've spent most (90%) of my time in Thailand on single entry tourist visas or visa exempt stamps. With the exception of 2 trips back to the USA for about 6 months each time.

 

*I did not have a Visa last month when I was denied entry. I was planning for a 30 day exempt stamp.

 

* Tomorrow April 14th, I will board a plane back to Don Meuang, this time with a tourist Visa issued from the consul in Manila.

 

If I get denied entry again, I will refuse to sign the form that I've read on this forum allows them to hold me in the detention center and we will see how that goes.

 

I applied for the Thai Elite card on March 20th but still waiting for the immigration background check to clear.  I can show them I've moved 1,000,000 baht to a checking account to pay for the elite card. (I'm not sure if I'll use this information if I get denied again, or tell them to <deleted> off and keep my money and go back to the USA and explore south America for a while)

Anyway, I'll try to remember to come back and update everyone.  If anyone wants me to try/ask immigration anything within reason (in the event I do not get granted entry) let me know or if anyone has any suggestions post them here.

Yes, please update us if you are denied again and refuse to sign their form.  I followed that thread and am interested to find out what that form they ask folks to sign REALLY says.

Thanks

If you could speak about the self defense laws in the Philippines that would be great. 

I have heard that a (Filipino) husband has the right to kill his wife and her lover if caught in the act (which is kind of shocking to hear coming from a Catholic based society) but if a foreigner was to kill an armed intruder inside his own house, or say cause the unintentional death of someone (while defending his own life) ... would he still (most likely) go to prison?

I am pretty sure that carrying a weapon is illegal for a foreigner there but could you speak a little on the self defense laws within your own home as well as self defense out on the street (as if say you were being robbed or the victim of an unprovoked attack)?

I'm sure you've heard and read plenty of stories over the years.

Thank you kindly for your reply

Greetings ExpatPH

I just wanted to thank you also for such a well written and informative thread on expat life the Philippines.  I have been following it closely and have learned a lot and enjoyed it tremendously.  You have answered many of my questions regarding the P.I. and I look forward to more new content from you whenever you have the time.

The Philippines is definitely on my plan B list and I hope to go for a holiday there someday soon.

I am sorry to hear about your current health situation but I wish you all the best .... it sounds like you've had a great life experience here on this planet and I hope your next experience is even better.

Aloha and Mahalo!