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

@Paul ******

I agree. This is the last post I remember where they got asked.

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Also, IF this VIP option actually exists, then pay up. It will cost you a lot more if you're refused entry, because of your "principles" than just paying what is a relatively small amount of money.

Again, I cannot verify the existence of this VIP option on the Thai side. I'm going by the reviews I've read.

I don't think it will ever apply to me, because I will always be driving through that border. I'll never use public transportation, thus I won't ever need to go upstairs to the hall there.

@Phil *******

There are some caveats to using that border. Leaving Thailand that way is always fine. No issue.

Coming back in, if you're the driver of a vehicle (car or motorcycle), it's generally alright, as you'll get stamped in outside. Immigration outside (for drivers of vehicles) and the hall upstairs are two different things.

Apparently, according to some Google reviews, there is a 1000 Baht VIP option. I'm not sure whether paying this means guaranteed entry or not. All I can say is, do NOT enter through Aranyaprathet (Poipet is the name of the city on the Cambodian side and they don't have nearly the same reputation for refusal of entry, though it depends on your nationality, as the Thai side does) IF you do not have a visa.

Ideally, if you have a choice, choose a different border to re-enter Thailand at.

However, in my experience, Aranyaprathet has worked for me BUT that's because I ALWAYS drive my own vehicle into the country (I don't do buses or other forms of public transportation) and due to this, I can avoid the tough upstairs immigration queue with the strict immigration officials.

I also have my own policy, where I don't take foreigners with me through that border, due to how strict it is and the high chance of refusal of entry. Either I go alone or with Thai nationals (family members or friends).

@Lee **********

i heard it's much more lenient

@Andi **********

phuket immigration is pretty smooth i heard.

@Leah *********

yes you can if you are on visa exemption or TR visa or can convert a current Non-Immigrant Visa to ED if your age is less than 50

Anonymous participant i was lucky before my ED, was almost deported back to vietnam because so many stamps, thats why i got the ED 😅

My Thai is terrible after the lessons but I have proof of attendance. If I had a shirty immigration officer is that ‘proof’? I got in anyway.

@Alistair *********

Yes, he didn't do anything wrong as most people will consider but he got a student visa and wasn't able to to proof he was a student; that's what he did wrong and that's why he got denied. You always need to be careful with it as a lot people take a visa as granted as soon as they obtain it. Obtaining and maintaining a visa are two different stuffs. Look at the Non-B visa for example, you'll lose it as soon as you lose your job.

@AllSabai *****

but it means like if you have ED visa history looking like go agent better than go alone

Anonymous participant 704 because you are with her

@Incognia *********

VERY good question ❓

The DTV visa appears to be the go to Thai Visa providing a 5 year multiple entry visa for Entry into Thailand.

@Paul ******

agreed 👍. As both Tod Daniels and I have stated numerous times, the Thai Immigration Officers upon your arrival appear to be more strict now than before with those who have been staying in Thailand using Visa Exempt Entry, extensions, Ed Visa and Volunteer Visas.

@Sean ******

cant blacklist.It is impossible.Only can deport No reason for blacklist.He can sue them.Later he can enter thailand again

as his current name says it : Anonymous.. do not need to give your full name or passport etc.

@Greg *******

yes, I'm not surprised at all.

@Rogerio *****

true, but if you have been in Thailand before, how often did you asked your self "why?"

…how often have you seen something in Thailand and asked your self, "Does it make sense? No, anyway, I accept it" 🤣

That’s the reason I took the DTV for 5 years before they maybe change it again 🤷🏼‍♂️

@Bruce *****

i'm not sure you can continue to do muay thai like that actually, like they may consider you as completing the course and a graduate, even if they can still easily beat you up. the place i did it at thought i could only maybe do it again if i got issued a new passport number.

@John *********

As long as you don't enter Thailand until the visa is approved its all good.

@John *********

well that is great in theory but am i supposed to change thousands of dollars in flights because the an embassy is slow or decides to ask for more information? worst case, which would be super lame, is they deny me and i apply from KUL i guess.

@Greg *******

give me a brake

@Greg *******

I do see a lot of boarder must be autocorrect

Anonymous participant Wonder why they tested your language on a Workcation DTV and a short time as a student.

Anonymous participant Thanks. Good info. At least you got in even if it cost you.

Anonymous participant Ok, that makes sense. If it was only to extract another 20k from you, it's still a scam tho. But probably not much you can do about it.

Anonymous participant would you mind sharing your passport country?

@Winston ***********

Some off the record. I have found the Thai ones more open and honest. Known a couple of them years. One I first used in 2017. Her husband drinks in same bar as me and we have many mutual friends. She does not touch DTV and wants nothing to do with it

@Andi **********

Literally just chatting online to agent now about this. Said exactly same. They offer a "Safe entry" service for those with "Complicated history" lol

Anonymous participant Exactly they can't milk it much... 🤫

Anonymous participant Nail on the head.

Anonymer Teilnehmer thank you!

@Stefan *******

Yep 👍

Anonymous participant what was the reason? Did you get a receipt?

Anonymous participant How was the staff look like? Like male/ female , old?

Anonymní účastník yes, 100% border scam, nothing more

@Phil *******

helping believe me

@Phil *******

Did. For. Me.

@Winston ***********

Well getting a new passport worked for me. That's all the knowledge I have about it. I don't claim to know everything they have in the "SYSTEM".

Anonymous participant if you have an edu visa you can’t even apply for an elite visa which costs 500,000thb, so they definitely have some issue with Edu.

On that note I did have an edu visa during initially covid but I got the dtv on soft power easily and just recently re entered Thailand 10 days ago, no questions but I was traveling with my Thai gf.

Anonymous participant The visa exemption stamps wouldn't have helped either. They're clamping down on that now too.

@Greg *******

Totally different.Visas being in old passport not same visas being on system.

@Greg *******

Worked for me with my dodgy volunteer visa. I would have got denied entry or pay tea money like the OP.