In 2025, I spent nine months in Thailand: 3 months × 3, the first time on a visa, the second and third times with an exemption.

Then I went to Vietnam for 2 months, then came back on a visa, in January.

At DMK airport, the immigration officer told me I had spent a lot of time in Thailand in 2025 and called someone over: I found myself sitting 10 metres away giving my fingerprints again, it took a minute, no remarks or questions, I was given 60 days.

I had the 60 days extended by 30 days without any problem, then left for Vietnam where I rented accommodation for 90 days.

Unfortunately, due to extremely noisy construction work that is planned, I have to cut my stay short to 60 days. I have two options: find another 30-day rental in Vietnam, or return to Thailand early (on a 60-day tourist visa).

1.a) Has anyone been refused entry in Bangkok with a visa recently?

1.b) In Chiang Mai?

Whether I come back at the end of June or end of July, from early 2026 there was talk of the 30-day extension now being granted only once a year, with the second one limited to 7 days (which was the only extension available when I arrived in Thailand in 2005, and the fee was already 1,900 baht).

From what I've read, it's not clear whether this limitation of the second extension to only 7 days applies to everyone or only to people arriving without a visa.

2.) Does anyone have an experience to share that matches mine? A second 30-day extension in 2026 after two visa entries (I'm aware that in June it's a bit early to find that kind of experience — the further into the year, the easier it will be to find).

Thank you!

P.S. Unrelated: AirAsia flight Bangkok–Hanoi in April 2026, DMK airport: no request or check for a return ticket. Same at Hanoi on arrival.

21 minutes ago, anotherfarangishere said:

Has anyone been refused entry in Bangkok with a visa recently?

22 minutes ago, anotherfarangishere said:

A second 30-day extension in 2026 after two visa entries (I'm aware that in June it's a bit early to find that kind of experience

Even with a visa entry can be refused.

As for limit of 30 day extensions that possible on visa exempt entry.

Entry with a SETV you would be able to obtain a 30 day extension to each visa.

Eventually you need a better plan.

Under 50 ....I assume.

Many foreigners are refused entry with METV's and SETV's.

That has, several years ago admittedly, included me.

The official Immigration video that states the importance of a "correct visa" highlights Non-Immigrant Visas and Destination Thailand Visas as "correct visas". Please note METV's and SETV's are omitted from this list.

there is no guarantee of entry to any country, however, if you follow the immigration rules and visa rules for a particular country the chances of being refused entry are extremely low.

17 minutes ago, it is what it is said:

.....if you follow the immigration rules and visa rules for a particular country the chances of being refused entry are extremely low.

What rules are those