So a few months ago I was reading some reports about people arriving back to Thailand hoping to enter on a “30 day visa exempt” entry ( but with a lot of Covid extension stamps in their passports ) and getting hassle / refused entry in some cases at airport immigration 

I was originally stamped in on a PE visa (thai elite etc ) and when that finished ( feb 2022) I decided not to renew and instead go for the non O as I’m now over 50 ,which meant I needed to leave Thailand first before applying 
So i got 2 Covid extensions which brought me to may - and am now in Penang for about 10 days 

Will I have hassle coming back in ( prob via CNX ) on a 30 day exempt ??
I asked the immigration guy when I exited at DMK and he said I could come back again on a 30 day exempt ( but that’s assuming he understood me fully etc ) 

I’d rather not get a visa at the consulate here if I can return on a 30 day exempt ( space in current Irish passport is tight , 5 months wait at home to renew etc )and Id rather apply for the non O asap when back 
Thanks

Edited May 26, 20224 yr by MikaQ5

You should not have a problem entering visa exempt with your history.

Those that had problems were for a long time on covid 19 extensions and/or dodgy visas issued here and extensions of stay.

Flying into CNX visa exempt zero issue.

IMO that would even apply at Bangkok airports. 

BTW, I haven't seen a recent report of refused entry at airport.

Yes some get questioned.

You won't have an issue.

Edited May 26, 20224 yr by DrJack54

31 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

You should not have a problem entering visa exempt with your history.

Those that had problems were for a long time on covid 19 extensions and/or dodgy visas issued here and extensions of stay.

Thanks for the prompt reply 

I will have the required 20k cash on me 

But seeing how I am trying to transit from one long term visa to another ( PE to non O etc ) -

Do I still need to have a outward air ticket on me ?

and show accommodation ( if so will my rental contract suffice ?) 

 

 

 

4 minutes ago, MikaQ5 said:

Do I still need to have a outward air ticket on me ?

The onward flight is an airline thing at departure.

Your previous history means nothing to them.

Fact is your flying visa exempt.

It's possible the airline will require onward flight. 

4 minutes ago, MikaQ5 said:

Do I still need to have a outward air ticket on me ?

and show accommodation ( if so will my rental contract suffice ?

The airline may want to see a ticket out of the country within 30 days. It can be a one-way ticket to anywhere. You can also find sites offering temporary onward tickets online for around $12.

Immigration will not normally ask for proof of accommodation but if needed your rental agreement would be accepted.