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It is true and I have the paperwork to back it up ("fit to marry paper" translated and notarized from ministry of foreign affairs) , my only worry is if he would then instead say that I'm on wrong visa. Guys, I see a lot of comments that I'm abusing the system etc. I've been in thailand to live with my girlfriend. Last time I checked there is no "gf visa". Also visa types are made up by thai officials for the most common reasons, there is not a visa for every situation why somebody might want to stay in the country. There are other countries that understand that better and offer longer/easier stay on blanket tourist visas. Or again, maybe I was just part of the 'DMK crackdown' as otherwise I had zero issues staying for almost 5 years in the country. The "good cop" of the duo who gave me issues that one time at DMK even suggested to me that I should try re-enter on ED visa if I want to continue to live here, as many are doing so he said. So seems like some IOs are more understanding than some members here...

So intending to marry is a valid reason to enter on tourist visa?

Is "I come to Thailand to marry my gf" acceptable? Or would that qualify me for a different visa type? Marriage visa seems to require a marriage certificate?

If they keep extending the covid extension program I might be able to do a covid extension again after my tourist extension expires ???? But as of right now I do not qualify for covid extension.

Maybe.. but then the IO suggested to me that I should apply for an ED visa if I wanted to stay longer... so maybe I was just unlucky and part of their 'crackdown' in 2019

slightly off topic... and off the rails too ???? IOs will not go through this much work, they will just send you back, you might need to spend the night at the airports holding cell while waiting for your flight though.

mhh yes, I might actually try this. The girlfriend angle didn't seem to work last time ????

So what should I've answered in your opinion?

Thank you. In 2019 I was actually sent back to Malaysia where I did my tourist visa runs. I have been staying on 60 day tourist + 30 day extension for 1.5 years at that point. The IO at DMK asked me that exact question "What are you doing here?" and looked in his computer that I've been here in tourist visas for 1.5 years. I just answered I stay here with my girlfriend, I rent a condo, etc. But at that time I did't know about the 20k THB requirement... so that may have been why?

I can speak and read Thai, yes, not sure how that would help when I'm trying to re-enter on a tourist visa though. It certainly never helped me in dealing with immigration ????

I have been in Thailand since before the pandemic started, which is over 2 years now, first on ED then volunteer and now covid extensions. I will be going to Cambodia in 2 weeks and apply for a tourist visa. I am worried that on my way back at the Thai airport, the officer will leaf through my pages, see all the covid extensions and ask me what I am doing here. How should one answer that question generally and specifically in this situation as to not get sent back at the airport? And how likely would that even be, if I have 20k THB cash on me?

They don't make visas on arrival anymore?

And for entering Cambodia from Thailand, can I just fly in there? No quarantine or other requirements upon arrival? Also no visa needed, right?

So I don't need to do the 90 day report that is coming up shortly before my visa run? Edit: Ok, thanks DrJack!

I don't see anything about my Departure Card on my 90 day report receipt.

I have a similar situation, but I'm just planning to fly out to Cambodia and come back on tourist visa again. Does the 90 day report reset after reentry? Or should I just do my current report, which expires shortly before my intended visa run, and continue as if I never left the country?

Can somebody recommend a reliable agent in Phnom Penh? I know there are a lot of scammers in that country ????

Does anybody know what the requirements are now to fly from Bangkok to Phnom Penh? And what are the requirements to apply for a tourist visa there?

I would not believe anything I read on a "blog". I have found a lot of the information is either outdated or plain wrong. People make blogs to make money off of them. I would just stick to reports and info from real people who want to share in information, and from official resources.

That was still last year, before they changed the requirements.

What are the current entry requirements into Cambodia? And is there any info on how many days I should plan for to get my tourist visa in PP? My current plan is: 1) Get covid insurance, book hotel, and return flight approx. for the date I expect to have my visa from Phnom Penh 2) Apply for Thailand Pass 3) Fly to Phnom Penh and apply for Tourist visa 4) Re-enter Thailand after I get my visa How likely is it that I would be turned away if I try to enter with tourist visa and 20k THB cash money if I have been previously on volunteer visa from TVC + 4 covid extensions?

Is the Phnom Penh embassy the best one to use in Cambodia?

Couldn't tell you as I was not able to obtain there one ???? I was sent away because I was lacking some document, and when I said that my extension is running out soon and I don't have enough time to get that document, he shrugged and said I can apply 45 days in advance.

It would probably not work if you are from a primarily English speaking country, but it's possible to get an ED visa to study English in Thailand, yes. By the way, ED visa is not only to learn Thai, you can get an ED visa to study many things that is taught in schools/universities. I know somebody who did his MBA here ????

Ah, this is not an option for OP? Sorry haven't read the whole thread ????