Visa exampt entries, quick question

[thejudgegiles]

Background:

UK citizen, new passport in March, from UK

Travelled Thailand early April by air - Visa exempt entry - extended 30 days

Late May - travelled Poi-Pet, border hop, Visa exempt entry - extended 30 days

Dilemma:

Should I try for 30 days again? I have two, in a clean passport, one by air, one at Poi-Pet

I am actually thinking to go to Malaysia, so could try the southern border, if I can get another (last) 30 days t would be easiest, that said if I go south I will take enough money and allow for denial and go to get a tourist visa in Penang.

I'll travel with over 10k in cash whatever I do

So, my question in a nutshell: If I smile nicely at PoiPet, you think I will get back OK? More or less chance in the south? Does any reader have RECENT experience of a 3rd back to back Visa exempt entry, or denial?

I'm always very appreciative of people who have time to read and respond, so whoever you are, thanks kindly in advance. Any advice is greatly received of course. Thanks

[ubonjoe]

Getting a new passport does not erase your previous immigration history in their database. The first time you entered the country with a new passport your passports were linked.

I don't suggest you do not try Poi Pet. You could go to the Ban Laem crossing to Cambodia where you would most likely not have a problem.

[thejudgegiles]

Getting a new passport does not erase your previous immigration history in their database. The first time you entered the country with a new passport your passports were linked.

I don't suggest you do not try Poi Pet. You could go to the Ban Laem crossing to Cambodia where you would most likely not have a problem.

Thanks as always Joe, that interesting. You really think PoiPet might decline? Where is Ban Laem, and how do I get there easily?

Do you suggest I go alone (I usually do, or you think on a organized visa run group? (if there is one to Ban Laem? Do you know)

How about the south?

In cases such as this, don't they mostly tell you, this is the last time? I'm always presentable and smiley, if I say I'm unaware, and OK, next time I'll be acquiring a tourist visa, what do you think?

[Ronuk]

This may help you.
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/767868-ban-laem-visa-run-a-quick-guide-for-those-thinking-about-flying-solo/

[ubonjoe]

Getting a new passport does not erase your previous immigration history in their database. The first time you entered the country with a new passport your passports were linked.

I don't suggest you do not try Poi Pet. You could go to the Ban Laem crossing to Cambodia where you would most likely not have a problem.

Thanks as always Joe, that interesting. You really think PoiPet might decline? Where is Ban Laem, and how do I get there easily?

Do you suggest I go alone (I usually do, or you think on a organized visa run group? (if there is one to Ban Laem? Do you know)

How about the south?

In cases such as this, don't they mostly tell you, this is the last time? I'm always presentable and smiley, if I say I'm unaware, and OK, next time I'll be acquiring a tourist visa, what do you think?

There have been recent reports of Poi Pet allowing people to cross and then deny entry even with one previous exempt entry. One of the persons that got turned a way traveled to the Cambodia side at Ban Laem and was able to enter the country.

Ban Laem is first crossing south of Poi Pet. Topic about doing it yourself is here. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/767868-ban-laem-visa-run-a-quick-guide-for-those-thinking-about-flying-solo/ This company does the runs there: http://www.thaivisaservice.com/

The border crossing at Sadao has a history of being a problem. They often tell people they need to stay overnight in Malaysia to get an entry. Pedang Besar is better and you probably would not have a problem.

[elviajero]

It's possible, but you're on dodgy ground trying to get a third back to back visa exempt entry. An IO can deny entry if they believe you are a 'visa runner', which you appear to be. IMO, based on reports, you should avoid Poi Pet and the southern border. It's better to use Ban Laem or the Laos border.

Being denied entry at any land border is a possibility. Flying out/in is the best option as they have to follow formal procedure which means less chance of being denied entry. Whether entering by land or air it would be a good idea to have an onward ticket.

[thejudgegiles]

Much appreciated one and all... I'll try Ban Laem tomorrow, fingers crossed.