Entering Thailand after being denied in September 2019

[PingRoundTheWorld]

On 1/26/2020 at 12:21 PM, FalangJaiDee said:

They did this at BKK Airport??

I won't go into details, but I've been asked for a "tip" before in BKK. That was right before the "no tips" signs went up a couple years back. I guess "tips" are becoming a thing again? Not good news.

[jsmith22]

On 1/26/2020 at 12:04 PM, happysanook said:

When denied, did you have an option to fly to a different country? Or they forced you back to home country?

 

I was pulled aside a half year back and very nearly not let in. I flirted with the ladyboy supervisor and got through though. The mid-level officer was on a mission to send me back.

They forced me back to my home country. It had to be the same airline and everything. I showed them I could fly out a few hours later on (I think) Japan Airlines for considerably less but I had to buy direct from China Southern at literally the last hour.

[jsmith22]

Thanks for the help everyone. I already bought the plane ticket to BKK but after this I think I will enter by land.

 

At least I'll have proof of onward travel if they ask for it!????

[Vascoda]

It's becoming obvious that for regualr vistors from West, the best bet is always fly to KL (may be same price vs Bangkok, not sure) and then fly on a separate ticket to Bangkok/UTP. If denied entry in BKK< one can always fly back to KL and then enter by land. Now that they have direct flight to UTP from KL, I think UTP would be a better choice. It will take a day more but gives peace of mind.