NaRangsit Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 You know all that news about the borders being closed to visa runners? Well, it's very much true as I have found out today. I went for my usual visa run which is usually without event. Today was different. No point rambling but I was turned away from the border. So here I am, sat in a rather gloomy but not awful hotel. Tomorrow I will try my luck in the capital. Never been so I'm looking forward to have a poke about PP. Any recommendations? This border town is a but scary to be honest. Some bodybuilder type has been walking up and down the corridor grunting. I presume he's a shade unbalanced. Anyway, just a heads up, the Thais at the border are being very picky about visas. I miss the wife. Not in the best of moods. Will have a couple of local beers and get an early one. I am beginning to think that I cannot cope with Thailand anymore. They no longer seem to be smiling and welcoming. Dark times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MJCM Posted September 15, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted September 15, 2015 (edited) You have a wife (are you legally married?) then you can get a Multiple Entry Non-O in Savannakhet Laos without showing any money (in the bank) and it only will cost 5000 THB. You need the original Marriage Certificate and copies of your Wife House Book and ID card to apply. Edited September 15, 2015 by MJCM 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GeorgeBrown Posted September 15, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted September 15, 2015 PP is a cool city I like it, that border town is so dirty... Laos IMO is a much better place to get your visa... enjoy the adventure.. been there done that and enjoyed it well not the visa part lol.. At the moment I am enjoying not been a Farang in my own country, 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Moving to the Visas forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitsune Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 It's difficult to suggest anything without knowing which visa you're on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pontious Posted September 15, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted September 15, 2015 Most of your posts end up as troll. I doubt this is any different. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Maestro Posted September 15, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted September 15, 2015 From the first post in this topic I understand that NaRangsit did in fact exit Thailand, got himself stamped into and out of Cambodia, and then was told by Thai immigration that he was not allowed to enter Thailand visa-exempt, which is in line with the recent instructions given by immigration head office to all land border posts. He could have insisted and get the denial of entry recorded in his passport, but that would not have changed his situation. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaRangsit Posted September 15, 2015 Author Share Posted September 15, 2015 Maestro is correct. I'm off to bed. A couple of beers have only made be a trifle paranoid about the bodybuilder who is now shouting incoherently in his room. This is one sketchy town, I'll be on the first bus out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pontious Posted September 15, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted September 15, 2015 He has a Thai wife why not get a real visa? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oncearugge Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 It would seem this issue of visa exempt entries has been building up for some time. There would seem to be people who, despite warnings are still attempting to use VEE's as a means of remaining in Thailand long term. My son arrives tomorrow for a three week holiday. Both he and his wife will enter the country using visa exempt entries. They will, of course, have in their possession a return ticket and evidence of adequate finance. I do not expect them to experience any difficulty ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Removed posts using incomprehensible visa terminology and acronyms. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlastikbinLina Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 He has a Thai wife why not get a real visa? Money perhaps? If he has a wife is it legal and if so does he have income/bank equivalent = Baht 400,000 ? If not that may well be the reason. Even she is the bread winner he cannot get a visa based on her income. I wish him luck. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ubonjoe Posted September 16, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted September 16, 2015 He has a Thai wife why not get a real visa? Money perhaps? If he has a wife is it legal and if so does he have income/bank equivalent = Baht 400,000 ? If not that may well be the reason. Even she is the bread winner he cannot get a visa based on her income. I wish him luck. The 400k baht in the bank or 40k baht income is only needed to get an extension of stay at immigration. A multiple entry non-o visa based upon marriage can be obtained in Savannakhet Laos with no financial proof. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DipStick Posted September 16, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted September 16, 2015 He has a Thai wife why not get a real visa? If you read the original post, the OP stated he "misses his wife" no where does he mention what nationality his wife is 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldiablo Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) It would seem this issue of visa exempt entries has been building up for some time. There would seem to be people who, despite warnings are still attempting to use VEE's as a means of remaining in Thailand long term. My son arrives tomorrow for a three week holiday. Both he and his wife will enter the country using visa exempt entries. They will, of course, have in their possession a return ticket and evidence of adequate finance. I do not expect them to experience any difficulty ! If your son and daughter in law are flying in they won't have any issues. If they're coming via a land border I wouldn't hold my breath on them not experiencing any difficulties. This is Thailand after all.Members who had visited Phu Nam Rom in Kanchanaburi, where Immigration officials had refused to stamp their passports, despite them being in possession of a valid tourist visa. Edited September 16, 2015 by ldiablo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MrBrilliant Posted September 16, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted September 16, 2015 Get out of Poipet ASAP!! It is the vilest, basest, armpit of SouthEast Asia full of all manner of freaks and villains of many nationalities; head to PP, get yourself a Tourist visa, or whatever visa you qualify for, then fly back into BKK. PP is a pretty nifty city with plenty to see and do while you wait for visa stuff to be done. I'm not sure how they operate lately but the last time I had dealings with them in 2013 they were fast, efficient and helpful. I'd recommend the Dara Reang Sey hotel on 118th if you're on a budget, which is comfortable, inexpensive, well run with a nice restaurant, helpful, friendly staff, close to the river and most of the main sights of PP. If you have more of a budget the ever reliable Riverside suites on the corner of 144 and Sisowath is a well run upper mid range place between 80$ - 120$ a night ( possibly less through an agent or online) worth it for the river views alone. Good luck. Hope you get it all sorted. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay2013 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Would theu refuse entry bk into thailand if you have a 2 entry tourist visa?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivas Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Would theu refuse entry bk into thailand if you have a 2 entry tourist visa?? If they do then its lights out. Thailand again making it clear we dont want Foreigners in our Country. Corruption and stupidity is beyond endemic currently.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Would theu refuse entry bk into thailand if you have a 2 entry tourist visa?? Of course it would not be a problem at an airport. Even entering on a tourist visa is possible at the Thai/Cambodia border crossings now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay2013 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) If they do deny entry it would defeat the purpose of paying and obtaining a multi entry tourist visa to stay in thailand legally for 6 months with extensions. Why should it matter the route one takes to enter a country weather land or air if they have the correct visa? Edited September 16, 2015 by Jay2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluto_manibo Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 As stated previously, you could go to Savanakhet for a Multiple Non Immigrant "o" with your marriage certificate, copies of your wifes' id and tambien baan (signed by her), 2 photos, application form and 5,000 baht. Maybe apply for a double tourist entry visa in Phnom Penh or as a last option, just fly back with Air Asia to Bangkok and if I am not mistaken, they will give you a visa exemption of 30 days(if you are flying in). Either way, get out of Poipet and try to mix the business at hand with some enjoyment....beer, wine and food is cheap and can be tasty in PP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jip99 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Get out of Poipet ASAP!! It is the vilest, basest, armpit of SouthEast Asia full of all manner of freaks and villains of many nationalities; head to PP, get yourself a Tourist visa, or whatever visa you qualify for, then fly back into BKK. PP is a pretty nifty city with plenty to see and do while you wait for visa stuff to be done. I'm not sure how they operate lately but the last time I had dealings with them in 2013 they were fast, efficient and helpful. I'd recommend the Dara Reang Sey hotel on 118th if you're on a budget, which is comfortable, inexpensive, well run with a nice restaurant, helpful, friendly staff, close to the river and most of the main sights of PP. If you have more of a budget the ever reliable Riverside suites on the corner of 144 and Sisowath is a well run upper mid range place between 80$ - 120$ a night ( possibly less through an agent or online) worth it for the river views alone. Good luck. Hope you get it all sorted. Silver River hotel on street 172 is more than adequate at less than $40 for a deluxe room. Agree 100% about getting out of Poipet and into PP. Great meal to be had at Black Bambu restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipperylobster Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) After a few days in PP, you will want to leave. Take a 3 hour ride to Sihanoukville. I found that place very relaxing, and much more entertaining. Go to the Golden Lions Circle and turn left to Orcheteul Beach. (Get off the tuk tuk about one kilometer down and walk) There are some very good budget hotels (with pool) and guesthouses there. I liked hanging out on the beach at night...lots of activity going on. Fireworks, tables on the beach, music.... etc. Phnom Penh was good for the museum and walking by the river...not much else. Edited September 16, 2015 by slipperylobster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 If they do deny entry it would defeat the purpose of paying and obtaining a multi entry tourist visa to stay in thailand legally for 6 months with extensions. Why should it matter the route one takes to enter a country weather land or air if they have the correct visa? What happened at the crossings this past weekend was a one off occurrence. As I said you can cross now cross at the 4 crossings now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post slipperylobster Posted September 16, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) No matter what you hear....too many land border crossings, especially consecutive...is not the way to go. My first two years in Thailand, I was foolish enough to think it was a viable way of life. I enjoyed the freedom of crossing borders, and mistakenly thought thai immigration was impressed that I always came back to thailand. Guess what? They were not very impressed at all. All that traveling wore me out....and I just wanted to settle down. Very nice to have a proper visa (with extension). However, I now find myself tied in place. A household full of expensive stuff, 2 motorbikes a car and truck. All the things I did not want, when I first arrived...for the sheer reason of feeling free. It was nice to just throw everything I owned into a backpack and computer bag, check out of my accomodations, and head to a new adventure and never look back. All changed now...for better or worse. Edited September 16, 2015 by slipperylobster 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBrilliant Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Well hopefully NaRangsit will wake up, check TV, try again, then get back into Thailand..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Say hi to the rest of the guys for us..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchisaan Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) You went for your normal visa run and never had a problem till now? What visa you have in your pasport? Edited September 16, 2015 by dutchisaan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visarunner Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 In Poi Pet their are travel agencies that send, for a fee your passport to Phnom Penh to get a Thai Single Entry Tourist Visa. You could also purchase a Ticket and fly back in to Bangkok via Siam Reap. Other member also mention to go to Savannakhet to get a Non O Yearly Multiple Entry Visa. Heads up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerrysum Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Guess I am so happy not being there.... Contact your appropriate embassy.... Wife begs me to go home to her country, I will stand where I am. They all know the game, Laos, Khampuchea as the Thais call it. It is all a game on your dime. I wish you the best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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