What are the reported circumstances of being denied entry in Thailand despite having a DTV visa?

I told my visa agent about all this and she just sends the schedule of the person to visit at the airport to be let in. 5000 baht. Ridiculous...more scam can't even come and go as you please.

It is tricky to get reliable info.

Unless you know and trust the agent, it is hard to know if what they say is true, or is merely propaganda to drive you to using the other visas where they make more money.

On the other hand, this forum has plenty of know-alls who rubbish anything anyone says re issues with DTVs after they have been issued.

For my own personal opinion, based on living here in Thailand for many years, is that the Thais underestimated the popularity of DTVs, AND as usual, pressed ahead with launching them without fully thinking though the whole thing. Let’s be honest, getting a 5 year ME visa on the back of a 6 month Muay Thai course, really makes no sense, and is pretty much too good to be true. So, I do expect some reaction from the Thais at some point, but it is hard to say if this is already happening or not. The very least they will do is apply more rigorous checks, which they can do to both applications, and already approved visas (double checking on the legitimacy of documents, and the attendance on such courses). Further down the road it would not surprise me to see the Soft Powers option lose the 5 year visa and instead get a 1 year visa or maybe a duration based on the length of the course. But i doubt they would make that retrospective. Just opinion.

Never heard of this maybe it's some agencies making false statement to try lure people to use agencies

One was nearly denied a day or 2 ago. Cost baht to get stamped in.

I have never heard of a DTV visa being denied, It's a 5 year visa.

Just because the embassy issued you a DTV, doesn’t mean immigration will allow you to enter if they suspect you’re not a genuine applicant.

The scam fee you mentioned applies to those holding a visa they are not entitled to and abusing the system. Scammers getting scammed.

Not heard of anyone yet being totally refused. Questioned many and only 1 fee heard about.

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