There was a royal decree about this few years ago and here is the evidence from the real Thai embassy websites in the UK and the US. They are both up to date. Read it and weep boys. There are three links to supporting info and screenshots attached. It’s not a new law. Immigration can choose to enforce this at their own discretion or ask you to prove you are a legitimate tourist by asking to show proof of onward travel or return flight, proof of travel funds, and proof of accommodation. They will then decide to allow you to enter or not. Some may be successful and some may not. We take multiple calls a week from guys being refused entry due to this regulation. Most are under 50, stay here working without the proper visa and work permit and don't qualify for the STV or MTV as they have no money in the bank. The days of staying long term as a tourist are over. Just because one guy says he has entered 1 million times last year on visa exemption does not mean you will be treated the same way. Next time you get questioned or refused entry under visa exemption, what are you going to do? Show the post from Mike Smith on ASEAN now calling everyone crazy because they say you can only enter two times per calendar year on visa exemption. The officer will then say" Oh yes, an ASEAN now poster said you can enter more than that, so please move on through sir. I am sorry for the inconvenience" Lol

 

Then there are the retirees that try to come often on visa exemption. They don't want to be bothered with getting a retirement visa, or they don't have the 800,000 Baht or don't want to show it, or they can't prove their income or don't have a good income and refuse to pay an agent to facilitate the visa because they can't even afford the 20-30K baht per year. Alas.

 

In summary, UK website says 2 times per calendar year PERIOD and then 2 times per year by land and sea is specifically mentioned. The Thai Embassy site in the US is very specific about mentioning by air as well. Then Benjamin Heart from Integrity legal also confirms this as as well 7 days ago regarding the royal decree from a few years ago. But alas. There will still be someone on here saying the embassy websites are typos and Benjamin Heart is full of it. For those, keep trying to come 1 million times per year on visa exemption see what happens. Lol

 

I swear you lot will debate about anything. Get a proper visa if you come often as a tourist and be done with it.  stop mucking about and stop debating on public forums to make yourselves feel better. Immigration will do what they want and may let you in or they won't. They Arte not consistent at all. Even the state of their mood could be a deciding factor. Do you want to fall victim to this? I think not. GET A PROPER VISA. END OF STORY.

 

 

https://london.thaiembassy.org/en/page/exemp-visa

https://washingtondc.thaiembassy.org/en/page/visa-exemption

https://youtu.be/Iewk1IYWFxc?si=UPm9QaQfIBWJoP6E

 

 

 

 

Very nice.  But your evidence also includes the 15 day thing which is also not true.

 

5 minutes ago, Upnotover said:

Very nice.  But your evidence also includes the 15 day thing which is also not true.

 

Don't care. It's not relevant to this topic. Everyone must be wrong and you must be right.  keep debating everything here and on the Thaigher forum. Do you even have time to eat and sleep. lol Next, call both Thai Embassies and give them a piece of your mind. Tell them they are wrong. Sign petitions. Call the office of the Prime-minister. How dare they spread these false regulations. How dare they make a 15 day typo. Go to demonstrate outside the Integrity Legal office and insist he resign as the MD of Integrity Legal and stop working as a lawyer. Alas. 

 

This bit is quite clear on the face of it  ??

How many times does this have to be explained as false info on the Embassy websites. This is the 3rd thread in a week claiming this wrong info as fact.

3 minutes ago, Chivas said:

 

This bit is quite clear on the face of it  ??

The UK Thai embassy is even clearer. but says 2 times period. 

2 minutes ago, Pattaya57 said:

How many times does this have to be explained as false info on the Embassy websites. This is the 3rd thread in a week claiming this wrong info as fact.

Ah yes. Integrity legal must also be wrong. I see. All the calls my firm gets must be fake. Alas, you must be correct and everyone else must be full of it. 

Just now, wmlc said:

Ah yes. Integrity legal must also be wrong. I see. All the calls my firm gets must be false. Alas, you must be correct and everyone else must be full of it. 

Well I have done 8 visa exempt entries in last 2 years so there is that....

3 minutes ago, Pattaya57 said:

Well I have done 8 visa exempt entries in last 2 years so there is that....

Ah 4 per year is not much. I had a guy with 3 this year turned around. Next guy that calls. I will give them your name and number to give to the officer at the airport. You can explain to the officer they let you in 4 times and everything will be ok and you insist they let him in. Please DM me your name and contact details.Thanks.

So you're just trying to scare monger and gain business for your legal firm. Lame. I've done 3-4 visa exempt entries a year since 2015 and many people enter far more than me. If you're a legal professional you need to get another job more suited to your limited research skills

 

5 minutes ago, Pattaya57 said:

So you're just trying to scare monger and gain business for your legal firm. Lame. I've done 3-4 visa exempt entries a year since 2015 and many people enter far more than me. If you're a legal professional you need to get another job more suited to your limited research skills

 

Hmm where have I pitched legal services here? Give it a rest mate.  NEXT............

Thread full of misinformation.

As pointed out third thread of unsubstantiated posts. 

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