18 hours ago, ThaiVisaCentre said:

 

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Arriving by air is usually a bit more lenient, so a second exempt entry is less likely to be refused, but it still depends on your pattern: a second trip a few months later is very different from back to back entries.

 

If you are unsure how your history will look, we can review it and let you know how risky your next entry or extension may be.

 

The person in another thread here that was having a problem on FIRST entry, arrived by air.  It was NOT related to doing land border bounces. Sounds like it was due to a previous history of two entries by air the previous year, even though the rules still say two entries are ok.  So I would say that going through airports is becoming more of a problem now as well.  Even if you follow the rules to the letter.

5 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

 

Report them!

 

Deport them!!

 

(joking)

 

I believe he got his visa under control and not based on marriage, and just live in the house as long he can knowing he can not sell it. A deal he got with his x wife as far I understand. Never bothered to ask to much 

15 hours ago, GreasyFingers said:

Can you provide any other information. You are a long time resident but still have an inspection?

I just got a one-year extension, but what was clear, they couldn't care less how long I had been here, as long as I fitted into their agenda, now.........🤨

59 minutes ago, Hummin said:

. After 18 years it could happen they didn’t even live together anymore, and just had a paper marriage. I know a few who never bothered to divorce from their thai spouse after many years separation. 

 

One is even living in the house on the land of his wife, with a new gf. 

Yes, I think that  too, by the tone of the questions asked of witnesses, and thinking what the guy I was talking to me about too, a weeding out process.

Oh, a day or 2 after, Mrs.T had a call, though calling my phone to speak to her, if I remember correctly, "How many sisters has your neighbour witness", she replied, "I have no idea, we both built our houses as neighbours 17 years ago".

 

The other witness got a phone call too, I can't remember what was said with that one.

 

Just remembered, I was called a few times, but always asking for the Mrs., when they do have her number.........🤔

On 11/15/2025 at 6:40 PM, StayinThailand2much said:

Well, I wouldn't believe them that, e.g., retirement extensions are 'set in stone' for long-term tourists. Who says that they won't go after retirees, or married expats next?

Note, the Immigration Act lists specific reasons to deny-entry, and "comes too much / too often" is not one of those reasons, so their denials are illegal - hence, they use a different, lying-stamped rejected-entry reason in the victim's passport. Expecting order/consistency from such operators is futile.

 

They have changed the rules on non-imm vissas when it suited them, before - sometimes legally / published, and other-times making things up, which varies by immigration office. 

The effect on Thai people / businesses is not considered - much less foreigners.  Therefore, always have a "Plan B."  That said, there is no news on non-imm visa-types, at the current time.  That leaves the usual "This year they wanted something else," randomness, though.

1 minute ago, Rob Browder said:

Note, the Immigration Act lists specific reasons to deny-entry, and "comes too much / too often" is not one of those reasons, so their denials are illegal - hence, they use a different, lying-stamped rejected-entry reason in the victim's passport. Expecting order/consistency from such operators is futile.

 

They have changed the rules on non-imm vissas when it suited them, before - sometimes legally / published, and other-times making things up, which varies by immigration office. 

The effect on Thai people / businesses is not considered - much less foreigners.  Therefore, always have a "Plan B."  That said, there is no news on non-imm visa-types, at the current time.  That leaves the usual "This year they wanted something else," randomness, though.

I was told at a border, after a few 60 day crossings, you are not a tourist, you are married to a Thai, get a visa for being married to a Thai.

If you cross the border, we will not let you back in.....🤗

31 minutes ago, Rob Browder said:

 That leaves the usual "This year they wanted something else," randomness, though.

 

Reminds me of the visa clampdown 2014 to 2015...

Well it does not appear that hundreds of people are being denied entry comin' in today because of their previous entry/stay history.

All I can find (after scouring the tiny section of the inter-web that is thai related 😛) is people who were "questioned" but let in anyway 
AND
Those b/s agents/agencies who were spouting off that it was going from 60 back to 30 days were also WRONG, 

Here's a Suvarnabhumi entry stamp from early this morning. 60 day entry and the same stamp code since when they went from 30 to 60 back on July 15th 2024 - ผ.60-ม.17 

1 hour ago, Tod Daniels said:

Well it does not appear that hundreds of people are being denied entry comin' in today because of their previous entry/stay history.

All I can find (after scouring the tiny section of the inter-web that is thai related 😛) is people who were "questioned" but let in anyway 
AND
Those b/s agents/agencies who were spouting off that it was going from 60 back to 30 days were also WRONG, 

Here's a Suvarnabhumi entry stamp from early this morning. 60 day entry and the same stamp code since when they went from 30 to 60 back on July 15th 2024 - ผ.60-ม.17 

A spark of light in these dark times! 😃

3 hours ago, Rob Browder said:

Note, the Immigration Act lists specific reasons to deny-entry, and "comes too much / too often" is not one of those reasons, so their denials are illegal - hence, they use a different, lying-stamped rejected-entry reason in the victim's passport. Expecting order/consistency from such operators is futile (...)

 

I wonder, what happens if they deny entry, giving one a form 'Refused for not enough funds', and that person refuses to sign it... 😆

34 minutes ago, StayinThailand2much said:

 

I wonder, what happens if they deny entry, giving one a form 'Refused for not enough funds', and that person refuses to sign it... 😆

Nothing I suspect.  Entry is still denied.

On 11/15/2025 at 4:45 PM, TaoNow said:

To me, the question is why would a non-Thai citizen want to live long-term in Thailand if (1) They do not have a work permit; (2) Do not have a Thai spouse; and/or (3) Are not retired and age over 50 with the requisite retirement income/money in the bank?

 

Anyone?

My non-Thai wife, under 50, would like to live with her husband here.

Hopefully reports on whether extensions are being given, or not, will start coming in this week 🙂

For whatever reason, some people like to present rumors as facts, which in turn makes people who have nothing to worry about anxious.
I feel for the guy who went on vacation twice for a few weeks last year and is now asking on fb groups whether he should worry about his entry.

2 minutes ago, buddyy said:

For whatever reason, some people like to present rumors as facts, which in turn makes people who have nothing to worry about anxious.
I feel for the guy who went on vacation twice for a few weeks last year and is now asking on fb groups whether he should worry about his entry.

Any rummer regarding LOS should be taken seriously, those who have been here a while accept that, because things can change at any time...............🤫

23 minutes ago, buddyy said:

For whatever reason, some people like to present rumors as facts, which in turn makes people who have nothing to worry about anxious.
I feel for the guy who went on vacation twice for a few weeks last year and is now asking on fb groups whether he should worry about his entry.

 

How about clear, consistent policies from the Thai government, published on their immigration and embassy websites?

 

Nature abhors a vacuum 🤔

22 minutes ago, GanDoonToonPet said:

 

How about clear, consistent policies from the Thai government, published on their immigration and embassy websites?

 

Nature abhors a vacuum 🤔

 

If you want clarity then Thailand is not the place 

43 minutes ago, transam said:

Any rummer regarding LOS should be taken seriously, those who have been here a while accept that, because things can change at any time...............🤫

Did you read that before posting?

2 hours ago, GanDoonToonPet said:

 

How about clear, consistent policies from the Thai government, published on their immigration and embassy websites?

 

Nature abhors a vacuum 🤔

 

Exactly. If they want tourists only once, or twice a year, at least make it official, and let them know.

3 hours ago, buddyy said:

For whatever reason, some people like to present rumors as facts, which in turn makes people who have nothing to worry about anxious.
I feel for the guy who went on vacation twice for a few weeks last year and is now asking on fb groups whether he should worry about his entry.

 

Unfortunately, in the case of Thailand, one always needs a plan B and plan C... - Will I be denied, and, if so, what happens to my flights, hotel bookings, travel plans, and, possibly, luggage still at the hotel in Thailand? Are there any other countries that flip-flop with their visa policies as much as Thailand?

My winter break will anyhow not be in Thailand as just getting fed up how they harass the europeans on visa documents asked, despite the fact that they own property in Thailand. 

It’s ridiculous to argue about visas by claiming Thais need tourist money to survive. That idea is twenty years out of date. Go back to your home country and see for yourself how things are going there — you might realize the ‘third world’ isn’t Thailand anymore.

17 hours ago, Sigmund said:

My winter break will anyhow not be in Thailand as just getting fed up how they harass the europeans on visa documents asked, despite the fact that they own property in Thailand. 

I would like to say that you will be missed……

20 hours ago, hotandsticky said:

Did you read that before posting?

Yes..........🫡

1 hour ago, transam said:

Yes..........🫡

Oh dear, no excuse then.

30 minutes ago, hotandsticky said:

Oh dear, no excuse then.

No...🤗

15 hours ago, pub2022 said:

It’s ridiculous to argue about visas by claiming Thais need tourist money to survive.

Very well put. This country doesn't need tourists money to maintain its economy, so-called hospitality biz is only perfect to launder and evade taxes. Cash, commissions, nominal companies from rice fields of North-East etc. - how that suppose to help Thai economy? It doesn't.

23 hours ago, hotandsticky said:

 

If you want clarity then Thailand is not the place 

 

Then people shouldn't complain about rumours when there is a lack of clarity 🤔

Finally got an image of that 7 day extension you get when you've already had a visa exempt entry with a 30 day extension and are on a second visa exempt entry 

It is NOT an "application for extension not approved" stamp that gives you a week to get outta Dodge 😮 

It's actually a regular "extension of stay permitted until" stamp that is just issued for a week 😛 

Here's one from IT Square Laksi Plaza from yesterday 

1 minute ago, Tod Daniels said:

It's actually a regular "extension of stay permitted until" stamp that is just issued for a week

Good to know. I always thought it was refusal with automatic 7 days to exit.