I needed to wait until today to post this. But I went through immigration in Bangkok yesterday with my new DTV Visa I got in Ho Chi Ming. My husband went through with no issue in another line. When I went to a different immigration officer. He looked at me with a nasty look as a passed my passport. Then when I handed him my printed DTV Visa he pushed it back at me and said "I didn't ask for that". I just smiled and said Okay. Then he asked for it again. This time he said "Why did you get your Visa in Vietnam and not the USA". I said because I was told I could get it in Vietnam. He then said Yes, but it's not right. Who told you to go to Vietnam. I said the person who I'm attending the Course with.
He then said "Course are you running a Race". I said "Correction, Seminar". Then he raised his voice a little and said "What are you doing in my Country" you have been in and out for 2 years. I said yes, I have and I've never overstayed and I leave for 2-4 months at a time. I love Thailand and I have decided to get a Visa so that I can stay longer. He said louder this time. I Love Thailand too Why are you in my country. At this point I am pissed but I remain calm and I say. At this point nothing I say will satisfy you, and I don't like the way you are yelling at me please let me speak to a supervisor.
He looked at me with an evil look and said follow me. We went to another line with a female and he said things to her and then walked passed me and said Stay here, I looked and him smiled and said Thank you.
I get to the lady she ask me some questions after looking at my paperwork and passport. And asked me how long I plan to be here I said I'm leaving in July for 1 month then I will be back. I'm signed up for a seminar and the month I'm gone I will be able to do it online so that I don't fall behind.
She then stamped my passport for 6 month and said have a good day.
I have never experienced that the whole time I have been in Thailand. Now that I have a valid Visa I get treated like trash. It really put a nasty taste in my mouth. And after the wonderful time I had in Vietnam I may consider that as a place to live.
Has anyone else been treated bad coming into Bangkok with the DTV?
TLDR : Answer Summary
A recent experience at Bangkok immigration highlighted the challenges faced by expats entering Thailand with a DTV visa. The original poster encountered an aggressive immigration officer who questioned their reason for obtaining the visa in Vietnam instead of the USA and exhibited an unprofessional demeanor. After escalating the situation to a supervisor, they were granted entry without further issues. Many commenters shared similar experiences, citing the increasing scrutiny and negative treatment by some immigration officers, especially towards those using the DTV visa. The discussion underscores the importance of maintaining composure and understanding the complexities of immigration procedures in Thailand as they continue to evolve.
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