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Is flying into Phuket on a new SETV a better option than Bangkok airports for expats?

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Nov 6, 2018
6 years ago
Travis *******
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Just flew into Phuket on a new SETV. Straight through, no questions asked. Perhaps a better option than DM airport for some?
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The post discusses flying into Phuket on a new Short-term Tourist Visa (SETV), noting a smooth entry process with no questions asked. Commenters also mention Phuket as a preferable option compared to Bangkok airports, emphasizing better experiences and questioning the visa history of the poster for context.
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WAY better option than either of the two airports in Bangkok that's for sure.
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How many back to back or recent Thai visas have you been on...??? As a reference point for others.
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Travis *******
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3-4 tourist visas, a few multi-entry non-b, then visa exempt, and now SETV. So not a lot of back to back tourist visas over the last few years, but consulate did question me a lot about working when I applied for the tourist visa as they flicked through my passport. Immigration at Phuket didn't care at all.
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