13 hours ago, Tod Daniels said:

@Unown Umm, did you manage to make it back into the country or what?

Thought you were going to post back 

if he did not back here that mean  he came back easily

On 6/22/2025 at 11:10 PM, oldcpu said:

When large numbers of people from higher-income / wage countries stay in a less wealthy foreign country more-often / longer they  can drive up prices such that locals can not afford local items.  Hence there needs to be a controlled balance. 

If foreigners are allowed to do things like buy land, it can be a huge problem.  I have seen this 1st hand, in other locales. 

But, Thailand has a large market-sector devoted to this, and have safeguards in place to minimize the downside.  Yes, prices are inflated in tourist-areas, but go a few KM away, and a meal (for example) is a fraction of the cost.  In Thailand, more higher-wage country visitors = more jobs and wealth flowing into the country.

2 hours ago, Rob Browder said:

If foreigners are allowed to do things like buy land, it can be a huge problem.  I have seen this 1st hand, in other locales. 

But, Thailand has a large market-sector devoted to this, and have safeguards in place to minimize the downside.  Yes, prices are inflated in tourist-areas, but go a few KM away, and a meal (for example) is a fraction of the cost.  In Thailand, more higher-wage country visitors = more jobs and wealth flowing into the country.

 

I agree with that.  ... Although I add foreigner's buying condos in more than just tourist areas, has, in my opinion, driven up the condo pricing higher than it would otherwise be, making such more expensive for the average Thai. 

 

And yes, leave the tourist areas, and leave the big city areas where many foreigners reside, and prices drop.  I do note thou that tourist areas are typically tourist areas due to something there being attractive to people. It can mean that Thai will pay higher prices in those areas (and locations close to those areas) if they also wish to participate / enjoy many of the 'attractions' due to the higher prices tourists will pay. 

 

Hence I still believe there needs to be a controlled balance.   As you note some safeguards, such as foreigner's not legally being allowed to buy land, are in place, and condominium's having a 49% max foreigner purchase (of condo units) in place.  I for one would be happy to see that 49% increased to 50% ... but as the saying goes, this is Thailand.. 

My friend just now got through using Friendly Thai Visa Service. We've probably used this 5 times or more, so great service!

 

You have managed to get yourself unfavourably flagged by Thai Immigration. Even the best agents will be nervous about handling your case. Best to stay where you are, for the time being at least.

1 hour ago, Thingamabob said:

You have managed to get yourself unfavourably flagged by Thai Immigration. Even the best agents will be nervous about handling your case. Best to stay where you are, for the time being at least.

That's not true. 

To use the agent for "safe entry" you need to send copy of pp pages so the cost of assistance can be worked out. 

Things such as previous ED visa or refused entry stamp etc can make the service more expensive

 

8 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

That's not true. 

To use the agent for "safe entry" you need to send copy of pp pages so the cost of assistance can be worked out. 

Things such as previous ED visa or refused entry stamp etc can make the service more expensive

 

Agreed, in some cases a lot more expensive. 

8 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

Agreed, in some cases a lot more expensive. 

Recent report (assume true) refused entry at BKK flown back to Phu Quoc then flew to BKk following day. 

Has the Red denied entry stamp. 

No issues. Cost 8k

Where as the run of the mill (many visa exempt entries) Perhaps 4-5k

 

Edit: I notice that denied entry account was outlined earlier in this thread. 

Have a quick question so may as well post it here instead of starting a new thread.

 

I'll be flying out to Phnom Penh this Halloween and returning to DMK after a few days. My history so far this year is 2 x VE60+30 back-to-back. I guess the price will be 4.5k unless there's been a change.

 

What I'm concerned about is how to pay. My Line got suspended last time I went to Cambodia so that's out.

 

Was planning to pay using SCB app but can only use it to pay online with QR code. All attempts to use 'Mastercard' have been refused. I've never tried a direct transfer so worried that'll go wrong. Also, with the ongoing 'conflict' I can't get a roaming package for Cambodia so my Thai sim will not be connected to any network.

 

Will they accept a Wise transfer from my UK account?

 

I know I could ask them but thought it better to ask the question here first so everyone can benefit from the answer. 🤔

6 minutes ago, GanDoonToonPet said:

Will they accept a Wise transfer from my UK account?

Have I got this right. 

You wish to use "safe entry services" And don't have method of payment. 

You don't have debit card from pp country? 

18 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Have I got this right.

 

No. Completely wrong.

12 minutes ago, GanDoonToonPet said:

 

No. Completely wrong.

So what's the issue. 

You don't have acceptable means of payment? 

 

What advice do you want. 

You either have a required payment option or you don't. 

 

50 minutes ago, GanDoonToonPet said:

What I'm concerned about is how to pay. My Line got suspended last time I went to Cambodia so that's out.

 

Was planning to pay using SCB app but can only use it to pay online with QR code. All attempts to use 'Mastercard' have been refused. I've never tried a direct transfer so worried that'll go wrong. Also, with the ongoing 'conflict' I can't get a roaming package for Cambodia so my Thai sim will not be connected to any network.

 

I'm always using my Thai Line account in Cambodia and I spend a lot of time there. I'd be really surprised if being in Cambodia was the actual reason for the suspension of your account. Line isn't even a Thai company. 

 

When I was in Cambodia recently, roaming didn't work, but I could use Wi-Fi, so I had no problems using my Thai bank apps as per usual (when I had Wi-Fi connectivity). Voice over Wi-Fi also works, if you have that activated with your Thai mobile network. That can be useful for receiving SMS messages from Thai banks. All that works just fine in Cambodia. 

 

It would be best if you check with the agent directly which payment methods they support. If you're worried that you cannot pay them from Cambodia, maybe you could just pay them from Thailand before you leave for peace of mind?

13 minutes ago, Caldera said:

It would be best if you check with the agent directly which payment methods they support.

The thread is "Thai visa friendly" Agent specific. 

Why is the guy you quoted even posting regards payment option. 

The agent mentioned has excellent contact details for payment options etc. 

1 hour ago, Caldera said:

I'm always using my Thai Line account in Cambodia and I spend a lot of time there. I'd be really surprised if being in Cambodia was the actual reason for the suspension of your account. Line isn't even a Thai company.

 

I thought that at first but after doing some research, I found that switching countries is one of the many random 'causes' of Line account suspensions; no-one knows why.

 

1 hour ago, Caldera said:

When I was in Cambodia recently, roaming didn't work, but I could use Wi-Fi, so I had no problems using my Thai bank apps as per usual (when I had Wi-Fi connectivity).

 

Thanks. That's good to know and was exactly the information I was looking for 🙂

 

1 hour ago, Caldera said:

It would be best if you check with the agent directly which payment methods they support. If you're worried that you cannot pay them from Cambodia, maybe you could just pay them from Thailand before you leave for peace of mind?

 

Never thought of that and didn't know it was possible. Just assumed that people paid after they'd left Thailand. I leave (very) early on Friday but I'll try that first if I can squeeze it in.

6 minutes ago, GanDoonToonPet said:

1 hour ago, Caldera said:

When I was in Cambodia recently, roaming didn't work, but I could use Wi-Fi, so I had no problems using my Thai bank apps as per usual (when I had Wi-Fi connectivity).

 

Thanks. That's good to know and was exactly the information I was looking for 🙂

I'm going soon, given the roaming problems I'll just buy an e-sim (I use Gigago) before I arrive.  Actually cheaper than a roaming package in any case.

Well, I contacted the company but didn't get to the payment questions as something else has thrown a spanner into the works. I was informed that:

 

'Flying in from Cambodia is not accepted by immigration...because of the situation between the countries'

 

Apparently this 'policy' was implemented about a week ago 😔

 

EDIT: I should clarify that people can still fly in from Cambodia but cannot use the safe entry service

12 minutes ago, GanDoonToonPet said:

I should clarify that people can still fly in from Cambodia but cannot use the safe entry service

Thanks for update. 

Might make your entry visa exempt via air problematic. 

BTW: How did you plan to get around the onward flight airline may require at departure (PP) 

3 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Might make your entry visa exempt via air problematic.

 

Yes, I'm unsure of what to do. I could do the 'dummy ticket' thing and chance it but I did that on my 2nd entry. Don't know if they'll have a record of that except on the TDAC 🤔

 

6 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

BTW: How did you plan to get around the onward flight airline may require at departure (PP)

 

I've never been asked for an onward flight in PP. Flown with Vietjet and Air Asia, twice last year and once this year. Although, like I said above, I did have a 'dummy' ticket this year. Is this a new thing?

13 minutes ago, GanDoonToonPet said:

 

Yes, I'm unsure of what to do. I could do the 'dummy ticket' thing and chance it but I did that on my 2nd entry. Don't know if they'll have a record of that except on the TDAC 🤔

 

 

I've never been asked for an onward flight in PP. Flown with Vietjet and Air Asia, twice last year and once this year. Although, like I said above, I did have a 'dummy' ticket this year. Is this a new thing?

No. Not new. 

Onward flight has always been issue for some airlines. 

Thai airways for one doesn't seem to check for one. 

Surprised you had no issue with AirAsia. 

Previously I used to fly Bangkok to Saigon every month. 

Pretty much always with AirAsia. Everytime the airline staff at departure would ask to see my viss or reentry permit (Oz pp) 

Immigration at arrival in Thailand rarely ask for onward flight.. 

 

On Rent a Ticket company is "onwardticket.com" 

Guess the onward flight issue is country (of origin) specific. This year and last I flew from the UK (NCL-DXB-BKK) with Emirates without an onward ticket or visa.

 

On the other hand, I've twice been asked for an onward ticket at Thai immigration. Last year on my 3rd entry (first 2 were VE30) and this year on my 1st entry after spending 6 months back in the UK; just no logic to it

On 10/30/2025 at 12:05 PM, GanDoonToonPet said:

Well, I contacted the company but didn't get to the payment questions as something else has thrown a spanner into the works. I was informed that:

 

'Flying in from Cambodia is not accepted by immigration...because of the situation between the countries'

 

Apparently this 'policy' was implemented about a week ago 😔

 

EDIT: I should clarify that people can still fly in from Cambodia but cannot use the safe entry service

In that case, I would not fly back directly from Cambodia.  No "safe entry," with any significant time in Thailand in this or recent years, could result in denial-of-entry, as punishment for not paying immigration's extortion. 

 

Either make the trip elsewhere, or return-flight from Cambodia to Malaysia or Laos, and then land-border-cross or fly (with safe-entry) from there.  

I'm a noob to this whole subject. Immigration at DMK last night said I need to come back with a visa next time.

But why are you suddenly all paying 4000 for a visa service?

Cant I just re-enter Thailand with an evisa?

I'll be leaving Thailand before Christmas and returning in January, then flying out 60 days later.

I can book the flight in March before I come back if that helps.

Or is it easier to come in on land crossings?

12 minutes ago, SenorTashi said:

But why are you suddenly all paying 4000 for a visa service?

Different history requires specific solutions. 

Would seem all you need to do is obtain a setv eVisa. 

With an onward/return flight within 60 days you should not have any issue with airline at departure to Thailand nor immigration in Thailand. 

 

Edit: for general info. Always have a clear (rehearsed) plan of travel plans. 

Of course you have your TDAC however an outline on plan (itinerary) of travels good idea along with onward flight. 

 

13 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

TDAC

They didn't even bother looking at mine.

And they didn't want to answer any of my questions,

which has left me really confused all day.

They did say that this applies mostly to airports.

 

If I went overland to Laos for 2 weeks,

would that be easier on re-entry?

7 minutes ago, SenorTashi said:

If I went overland to Laos for 2 weeks,

would that be easier on re-entry?

Your posting is vague. 

You stated.... "

Cant I just re-enter Thailand with an evisa?

I'll be leaving Thailand before Christmas and returning in January, " 

So your detailed history is not clear. 

Seems you have border bounced and then more recently entered visa exempt via air. 

Lucky you skated through. 

Do some research 

 

Land border entry for a bounce would be fine with border run agent. 

Your profile mentions Bangkok. 

With land borders to Cambodia closed a run from Bangkok to Laos would be horrible. 

4 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Your posting is vague. 

You stated.... "

 

Do some research 

 

 

Every time I research visa issues in Thailand I end up back on this forum.

That's basically the only reason I come here tbh

 

I don't have a set plan yet. I want to go away somewhere for xmas for a couple of weeks,

come back to bkk, then leave again 2 months later. 

22 minutes ago, SenorTashi said:

Every time I research visa issues in Thailand I end up back on this forum.

That's basically the only reason I come here tbh

Thailand has more visa options along with visa exempt entry for (think) 93 countries. 

If you enter frequently visa exempt there will end up being an issue. 

 

Obtain suitable visa. 

Perhaps look into METV.

What advice do you actually want. 

 

Yes, I used them. Best in the business. Totally reliable. Get the job done. Great service.

9 hours ago, SenorTashi said:

They didn't even bother looking at mine.

 

TDAC is a digital system.

 

They did look at yours, on their monitor.