Recent Suvarnabhumi entry experience - multi-entry ED visa

[ptorphy]

G'day all,

I currently hold a 12 month multi-entry ED visa and recently re-entered Suvarnabhumi. I had spent two days in Phnom Penh. Just thought I would share that I had no issues re-entering, although I did carry documents from my language school (eg. letter, textbook, etc) and proof of finances just in case I was asked to provide any evidence. The immigration officer was courteous and polite and his only question to me was "What are you doing in Thailand?" to which I could obviously answer in Thai.

Hope this helps anyone for what it's worth..

Cheers,

ptorphy.

[gemguy]

They will deal with YOU later, once your trapped inside the country....ha ha....lol......just joking

[Crossy]

Did the immigration chap speak to you in Thai when he asked what you were doing in Thailand??

[horsewell]

I usually speak the same language as what is asked of me. I recently went through Suvarnabhumi coming from Cambodia as well. Had to speak some Thai to the superior officer, actually read a few lines of the newspaper. No issues just a tense moment waiting for them to arrive and then have a look through my passport. I would assume that if someone was to go through Suvarnabhumi then they shouldn't have any worries anywhere else because they would be under a lot of pressure to make sure they make the correct decisions.

I think a lot of factors can determine the outcome in this interaction outside of 'your papers being in order' and I read somewhere recently that decisions are final. So far so good.

[ptorphy]

Did the immigration chap speak to you in Thai when he asked what you were doing in Thailand??

No - he asked the question in English and I answered in Thai. As horsewell said, I would also usually speak the same language but I thought it more respectful and helped to establish I could in fact speak some limited Thai. I expected some more follow up questions such as where do I live, what school etc (all of which I could also answer) but they were never asked.

Cheers,

ptorphy.

[Mikesqc]

It's always good to reply back in Thai. Thai will respect you more if you can speak some Thai.

[ptorphy]

It's always good to reply back in Thai. Thai will respect you more if you can speak some Thai.

Thanks for the tip Mikesqc.. I agree this does seem to make a difference - even with my pretty average Thai speaking skills.