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Why was my friend denied entry to Thailand despite having a visa and sufficient funds?

Visa DenialImmigration RegulationsThailand VisaEntry RequirementsSection 12 Immigration ActFinancial RequirementsTravel AdviceExpats in ThailandThai Visa Policies
Mar 17, 2018
7 years ago
Johny **********
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Hi Guys,

It’s there’s anyone know, why Thai immigration stamp on his passport, even though he got visa and show money ??

Thanks
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The conversation revolves around the reasons why someone was denied entry into Thailand despite holding a valid visa and showing sufficient funds. Participants discuss various factors including the specific clauses of the immigration act that can lead to denial, such as lack of confirmed accommodation and insufficient proof of financial means. It is emphasized that having a visa does not guarantee entry, and multiple users seek clarity on the immigration process and possible next steps for re-entering Thailand.
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Johny **********
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Thank you dear
@Tod ********
 and Thai Visa advice admin .

He is here in Thailand today for his study.
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Sattar ****
its for my bro hi have M visa thai but he going for change visa forom malaysia but thai imegg deport him please info mee
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Sattar ****
hi every body
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Sattar ****
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Korn ***********
This one said in Thai that believe he in Thailand for work
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Lee **********
Is any visa need to holiday in Thailand for 10 days when you have return flight and hotel booked?
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Lee **********
@Bent ***************
 this information is 6 years old😕
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Bent ******
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Lee **********
@Bent ***************
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Bent ******
That depends what country your passport is issued by.
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Tod *********
FWIW: IF you are denied entry into the country under section 12. There are only so many clauses they can cite.

This is Section 12 of the immigration act and the reasons you can be denied entry.
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Tod *********
Joshua Wong the activist from Hong Kong who was supposed to speak at Chula with Netiwit in Oct 2016 was denied entrance based on #7 :O
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Biff *******
I love some of the wording :) I wonder if anyone has been refused entry on the 'Likelihood of being a nuisance' under section 7?
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Pankaj *********
This happened with me too
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Phil *******
So why did immigration refuse him entry? Is there something registered against his name on their computer records?
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Johny **********
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That’s was my question!
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Jason ******
Is it possible to enter at another border if denied at certain border? For example you come back by bus fron Laos at Udon Thani and they reject you.. can you fly from Laos to Bangkok and try to enter there on the same Visa?
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Patrik ********
I would not recommend to post all the personal details (name, passport number, ...) online.
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Tod *********
They were NOT deported they were denied entry. In order to get deported you have had to be stamped into thailand, they weren't.

They were not banned or blacklisted meaning they can try to re-enter thailand. Their visa wasn't canceled or voided either so they could use it to try to enter thailand at another time.
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Johny **********
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@Tod ********
 thanks for great information ,

good to know he can buy ticket and come again . Thank you once again
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@Johny *********
 he actually doesn't need to apply again for a tourist visa. That visa wasn't canceled because he wasn't allowed into the country.
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Johny **********
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Aha so he can apply again ? That’s good to know and very helpful information thank you
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Tod *********
Unfortunately having a VISA to thailand doesn't guarantee you get in to thailand. I don't know the story on this case but those were the reasons they were denied entry into the country.
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@Jo***
, The reasons they put on the denial of enter were the reasons I posted. I can't give you any more information than that.

The clause 2 says they have no booked place to stay when they are here, meaning they didn't have a confirmed hotel booking or proof of lodging.

Clause 9 said they have no way to support themselves while they are here meaning they did not have sufficient funds in the eyes of the immigration officers.

Did they have 20K baht in cash, a confirmed hotel booking AND proof they were going to leave the country within 60 days?
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Johny **********
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Thank you
@Tod ********
 for your kind information.

That’s exactly my question was why they not allowed to entry into Thailand ?

He got money and he got VISA .

Actually I spoke to one of immigration officer he didn’t explained me why he deporting him back.
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denial of entry because of clause 2 and 9 from Section 12 of the immigration act
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