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Do I need a DTV visa to enter Thailand again after being flagged at immigration?

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Feb 10, 2025

13 days ago

Peter ***********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello. When I joined at Bangkok at the beginning of January. The immigration officer made a note and said that the next time I entered the country I must have the DTV visa.

Is this real? 

Can I not do a boardrunni ng to Malaysia and enter Thailand on a tourist visa?

Best regards Peter Koh Samui

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user, Peter, received a note from an immigration officer upon entry into Thailand, indicating he must obtain a DTV visa for his next visit. He inquires whether he can still enter on a tourist visa by doing a border run to Malaysia. Comments suggest that he has likely been flagged for frequent border crossings and may face challenges re-entering Thailand on a tourist visa. It's recommended to get a proper visa to avoid entry denial.

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13 days ago

Dennis ************

I have the DTV and they complain to me every time i enter Thailand as well so don't get your hopes up.

13 days ago

Jai **********

@Dennis ***********

what kind of complaints if you don’t mind me asking.

13 days ago

Dennis ************

@Jai *********

more an interrogation what im doing here.

13 days ago

Jai **********

@Dennis ***********

was it pretty brutal? Thank you for responding btw.

13 days ago

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Jai **********

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@Dennis ***********

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13 days ago

Sean *******

@Dennis ***********

I think your previous ED visa is causing you problems. Is your DTV for workation or soft power?

13 days ago

Peter ***********

ORIGINAL POSTER

It is for soft.power

13 days ago

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Peter ***********

Elías ********

You've been flagged, so you better get a proper visa (doesn't necessarily need to be the DTV) or might get denied entry on the next (or not) bounce.

13 days ago

Todd *********

@Elías *******

definitely use an agency for dubious entry history. They will make it happen

13 days ago

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Todd *********

Anonymous ******************

You've probably abused of the tourist exemptions these last months... How many times did you cross the border and how long have you stayed in Thailand these last months? If you saw them putting a note, it's in the system and trying another border will certainly not help.

13 days ago

Todd *********

Anonymous participant 327 trying another border generally will help. It's generally just a threat. But using an agency to facilitate border bounces will always work. As you say though, if he has too many border bounces and long history it can catch up to you especially if they believe you may be working

13 days ago

Anonymous ******************

@Todd ********

Right, it's a bit of a gamble.

13 days ago

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Anonymous ******************

What are the challenges faced when applying for a DTV visa in Thailand after previous visas?

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