Following the *"socially in-ept"* post, I thought I’d share my experience from today as well. Before I go into details, I just want to point out that the officer was very likely just confused—I don’t mean to stress anyone out.

Anyway, here’s the story:

I entered Thailand today for my second entry on a DTV. My first time last October went smoothly, and I stayed for about a month.

For context, last year I was mainly on an education visa for 11 months and extended it multiple times. Before applying for a DTV, I canceled the ED visa as usually advised, and I had never overstayed.

In my case, the officer was neither rude nor particularly friendly. (For privacy, I’ll use *they* as a pronoun.) They first asked if I had a return ticket—I said not yet. Then they asked, *"How long are you going to stay?"* I said a few months, adding that I know I can stay for 180 days. (Probably not the best answer—better to have a plan! 😅)

Next, they asked, *"What are you doing here? Why did you stay so long last year? And where are you going?"* I told them I had been on an education visa and was studying Thai (for real). Then I said, *"I'm just traveling,"* and gave them a rough idea of my plans for the next few weeks.

They mumbled in Thai, *"But you already stayed too long,"* then added, *"And you don’t have a visa."* I replied in Thai, *"I do, I have a DTV."* They then checked my passport, found the DTV page, and quickly stamped the opposite page with a 180-day stamp.

So, I wouldn’t say it went smoothly—they asked a lot of questions, and I felt they were a bit suspicious. But maybe they were just confused because of all the extensions I had with my education visa last year. Plus, not handing in a printed copy of the DTV probably didn’t help. I guess an e-visa is more convenient in that sense.

Overall, no big deal, but make sure the officer knows you’re entering on a DTV. A printed copy would definitely help—it would have saved me a few drops of sweat! 😊

I hope this gives some useful feedback to some of you!

hello! Just a brief question I could not find the answer to via google: if you come to TH with a multiple entry tourist visa that you obtained via the e-visa website, when you enter the country will you get a full page sticker in your passport or just the stamps? asking so I know what to expect on arrival because I have limited pages left in my passport and am not able to get a new one in time (long story). would help not to have a full page sticker. thanks so much in advance for the info!

Morning all. Odd question here. I having been coming and going to Thailand for many years using my non immigrant O (married with kids in Thailand). My most recent visa has expired and I was going to renew it in the coming weeks as I wasn't due to travel back to Thailand until july ( I'm currently in Australia). My work situation here in oz has changed and now I can go to Thailand asap. Instead of waiting the week or so to get my new visa can I enter on another passport ( I'm dual citizen)? Just as a tourist as I will only be staying a few weeks. Or is that sketchy.

Thanks

My thai evisa was approved - do i just print this document and show it when I arrive in thailand? how do you get the 60 day stamp, sorry i used the consulate method before so not sure how this one works.

Hi all.

I can't find any reports of people's experience arriving into Samui Airport (USM) on SETV. I'm wondering if this is because you have to go through immigration in Bangkok? Or whether it's just a hassle free airport?

I'm planning to fly from London to Samui on Thai Airways, and while there's a connecting flight it seems unlikely that I'd have to exit and re enter as there isn't enough time.

Anyone have any reports on USM, good or bad?

Many thanks