@Larry *******

It is same in all countries. The "Interior" department has final say over entry and immigration is part of the interior department. They have to have final say and the MFA (Foreign Office ie exterior) are covering themselves by pointing this out. The MFA do not have access to all information the immigration departments have either. The notion that immigration have final say is just normal state of affairs. Up to now I cannot say I have heard of anyone actually refused entry first or subsequent entries.

Anonymous participant 381 Oh and if people think immigration does not make changes overnight then think again

Last week in Pattaya immigration stopped agents applying for new retirement visas and certain extensions. A few days later back to normal. TM30 reporting after any travel was implemented a few years ago nationally then it was left to local offices to make up own rules. The local offices and entry points also have leeway in their own policy. They are run like fiefdoms and the local head can make decisions. Just look at some of the land border crossing. Some saying cannot do DTV while others have a price. Immigration in Thailand is not one cohesive department with aligned rules and policies.

@Larry *******

The MFA clearly state on their website any visa they issue does not guarantee entry. The final decision is down to immigration. However in practice it is unlikely anyone will be prevented from entry. At least initially.

@Bernardo ************

Or be knocking up a world class Pad Thai after all those cooking classes attended :-)

Anonymous participant 381 It took Immigration almost 6 months to issue guidelines for the DTV extension. The MFA guy in his interview mentioned he did not know what they were and that was 4 months after implementation. Re-Entry policies can change and be implemented anytime they like. For now it looks fine but what happens 2 or 3 years down the line? In soft power they can ask for proof that a person attended and they have further courses or appointments booked.

Anonymous participant When immigration suddenly took a dislike to the Ed visa they started asking more questions and people stopped at entry. At the moment DTV seems to be fine but nobody can predict the future and be 100% definitive about it. In Thailand never say never.

It actually says this on the MFA website and the MFA guy in his FCCT interview reiterated this. Final decision lies with Immigration. Now how this is applied in a practical sense it is too early to know long term as the visa is just over 6 months old.

@Kaung **********

it might show on your record you are not complying with immigration rules.

@Micke ********

So now banks asking for TIN on opening! I thought it would happen.

@Werner ***********

I do not see them shutting down accounts but you will need to supply country of Tax Residence and TIN. If no TIN then why not. If info not supplied I can see accounts frozen and closed in future.