General Reports

[QUOTE=EverythingThai;2928813]Technically, you are allowed to enter 2 times per calendar year on visa exemption. However the immigration officer allows everyone in to Thailand on his or her's discretion. However, some travelers have been allowed in more than 2 times in one calendar year and some get questioned and refused entry because of their previous entry history from a previous year. Therefore, immigration can do what they want. There are stories of guys coming in as much as 10 times on visa exemption when others can't get away with more than 2.

How to reduce the risk of being denied entry as a tourist to Thailand entering on visa exemption? First step is always be able to show a return or onward flight if the immigration officer asks. Secondly, be prepared to show proof of travel funds of 20,000 Baht or equivalent in foreign currency. Thirdly, be prepared to show proof of accommodation if asked. The IO may ask for one or two or all three or none. When it comes to your behavior, be polite, dress appropriately with a neat appearance, and cooperate with all their requests.

Next, you can apply for a single or multiple entry tourist visa from a Thai embassy or consulate. However, you should still be prepared to show some or all of the above if requested by the IO. Note that tourists are not supposed to be in Thailand for more than 180 days per calendar year. If you find yourself approaching this, doing a visa or border run with an agency may get you one more entry or one more tourist visa plus an extension in country as the agency makes prior arrangements with the land border immigration. If you enter many timers by air as a tourist, this can be dangerous as the airport is where the entry rules are more strictly enforced as it's not impossible to use an agency to enter by air.

Finally, there is no secret way or secret visa that you can buy before or after you are initially refused entry that can help you enter Thailand. However, with the help of a lawyer, you can appeal the refusal of entry and if you are lucky and you have a valid reason, after a couple of days, they will allow you to enter. Most people don't know about this or can't be bothered to try or pay for this.

About the 60 day visa exemption and DTV. These two new initiatives have been approved by the new government to begin sometime in the near future once the legal process has been finished. The details of both of these initiatives are still not clear. What's unknown? For the visa exemption for 60 days, according to the law, the officer has the authority to extend a visa exempt entry for 30 days at their discretion. We are hoping this will continue for the 60 days visa exemption so you can extend your stay to 90 days. For the DTV, there are so many things unclear we will just have to wait and see.[/QUOTE]I have entered Thailand 6 times this year exempt. Its two by land and as many times as you want by air.

[QUOTE=HorseTrader;2928872]I only know 2 Thai people in USA well enough to understand their financial status. One is a typical Thai mooch. The other got almost nothing when her USA husband died 20 years ago, but she is one of the hardest working people I have ever known. She has had multiple successful businesses in USA and she owns multiple pieces of real estate in USA, only 1 has a mortgage. She might be the most frugal person that I know.[/QUOTE]Your frugal lady sounds like she is Thai Chinese.

[QUOTE=EverythingThai;2928813]Technically, you are allowed to enter 2 times per calendar year on visa exemption. However the immigration officer allows everyone in to Thailand on his or her's discretion. However, some travelers have been allowed in more than 2 times in one calendar year and some get questioned and refused entry because of their previous entry history from a previous year. Therefore, immigration can do what they want. There are stories of guys coming in as much as 10 times on visa exemption when others can't get away with more than 2.[/QUOTE]In my personal case I only entered under the "visa exemption" program twice during a calendar year. So, unlike others are reporting, I have never had a problem entering The Kingdom of Thailand.

[QUOTE=EverythingThai;2928813]How to reduce the risk of being denied entry as a tourist to Thailand entering on visa exemption? First step is always be able to show a return or onward flight if the immigration officer asks. Secondly, be prepared to show proof of travel funds of 20,000 Baht or equivalent in foreign currency. Thirdly, be prepared to show proof of accommodation if asked. The IO may ask for one or two or all three or none.[/QUOTE]The actual factual items to be presented to the immigration officer are excellent preparation and everyone should have them ready to be presented immigration if requested.

Should be noted that I entered the Kingdom of Thailand once when my return ticket was 60 days away from my entry date. I only received permission to stay for 30 days. No problems with the immigration officer. In fact, none of those questions listed by the [B]OP[/B] were even asked. I was dressed nice enough be let on the plane, I was polite. I was prepared to cooperate with all requests. I certainly had no intention to fail the "attitude test".

[QUOTE=EverythingThai;2928813]When it comes to your behavior, be polite, dress appropriately with a neat appearance, and cooperate with all their requests.[/QUOTE]Seems to be pretty basic suggestions and universal when entering a county other than your own. The only time I smart off to immigration officers is when I am entering my country of origin. I have had many tete-a-tete with mother fucking dumb ass immigration officers as I enter my country of origin. One of my favorite occasions was when a male immigration officer asked what was my profession. I told him I was a photographer. He the proceeded to ask me what kind of photography. I told him pornographic. After I pregnant pause, I said to him, perhaps you have seen some of my work. His response was: welcome back to the US. [B]LOL[/B]!

[QUOTE=EverythingThai;2928813]Next, you can apply for a single or multiple entry tourist visa from a Thai embassy or consulate. However, you should still be prepared to show some or all of the above if requested by the IO. Note that tourists are not supposed to be in Thailand for more than 180 days per calendar year. If you find yourself approaching this, doing a visa or border run with an agency may get you one more entry or one more tourist visa plus an extension in country as the agency makes prior arrangements with the land border immigration. If you enter many timers by air as a tourist, this can be dangerous as the airport is where the entry rules are more strictly enforced as it's not impossible to use an agency to enter by air.[/QUOTE]I have entered by both air and using an agency to make a border run. Both times were seamless.

[QUOTE=EverythingThai;2928813]Finally, there is no secret way or secret visa that you can buy before or after you are initially refused entry that can help you enter Thailand. However, with the help of a lawyer, you can appeal the refusal of entry and if you are lucky and you have a valid reason, after a couple of days, they will allow you to enter. Most people don't know about this or can't be bothered to try or pay for this.[/QUOTE]Interesting. Where to you live / stay? In the airport while waiting for your appeal to be processed?

[QUOTE=EverythingThai;2928813]About the 60 day visa exemption and DTV. These two new initiatives have been approved by the new government to begin sometime in the near future once the legal process has been finished. The details of both of these initiatives are still not clear. What's unknown? For the visa exemption for 60 days, according to the law, the officer has the authority to extend a visa exempt entry for 30 days at their discretion. We are hoping this will continue for the 60 days visa exemption so you can extend your stay to 90 days. For the DTV, there are so many things unclear we will just have to wait and see.[/QUOTE]The Destination Thailand Visa sounds interesting. I am waiting for the details to be confirmed by government officials. I really do not like high season in Thailand. So 180 days is enough time each calendar year for me. Gives me plenty of time to enjoy the Bus Bar, the girls of Thai Friendly, the girls of [B]Beach Road[/B] and my ATF.

[B]How you like me now?[/B]

One of the struggles of living in Thailand is to retain small bills. They are useful for paying Bolt taxi, and tips, but since I pay for stuff electronically, I don't often get small bills as change. Yesterday I went to the ATM to withdraw 900 baht so I had some small bills.

Today's lady helped me out. She had 500 baht in small bills that she needed to deposit in her bank account, so I took her cash, and transferred 500 baht to her bank account.

I just received my LTR visa. It is a 10 year multiple entry visa stamp with no requirements needed except once a year reporting which is waived if you leave and reenter Thailand. But it only has a 5 year stay permit which has to be renewed. The cost was 50,000 Baht. I think the renewal is required so they can revalidate that I continue to meet all of the requirements and so they can collect another 50,000 baht for another 5 year stay. I'm not sure about the additional cost but I'm sure it won't be free. LOL.

[QUOTE=Explorer8939;2928990]One of the struggles of living in Thailand is to retain small bills. They are useful for paying Bolt taxi, and tips, but since I pay for stuff electronically, I don't often get small bills as change. Yesterday I went to the ATM to withdraw 900 baht so I had some small bills.[/QUOTE]Bolt and Grab you can use your CC. Bolt also has a wallet so just throw a few thousand baht in there and use that. If I need small bills I go to a 711 and buy a 10 baht water with a 1000 baht bill. Then ask for 20's and 100's back for change.

[QUOTE=Houston Player;2929021]I just received my LTR visa. It is a 10 year multiple entry visa stamp with no requirements needed except once a year reporting which is waived if you leave and reenter Thailand. But it only has a 5 year stay permit which has to be renewed. The cost was 50,000 Baht. [/QUOTE]

Good to know I'll look into this. At only 10,000 baht per year and really no reporting since I would never stay in Thailand for one year straight this seems like the right Visa for me.

I can qualify as a retired person with no provable monthly income at all?

So Prompt Pay extended to Singapore, HK, and Japan earlier this year. Having accounts in these places its obviously more attractive to keep my money in the account for better exchange rates and security. Businesses and bars would obviously not have any problem accepting it.

So my question is, have any of you had any experience in paying the girls with prompt pay? I'm guessing they would accept it, but would they like to see cash instead?

Cheers.

[QUOTE=BananaBoi;2929136]Bolt and Grab you can use your CC. Bolt also has a wallet so just throw a few thousand baht in there and use that. If I need small bills I go to a 711 and buy a 10 baht water with a 1000 baht bill. Then ask for 20's and 100's back for change.



Good to know I'll look into this. At only 10,000 baht per year and really no reporting since I would never stay in Thailand for one year straight this seems like the right Visa for me.

I can qualify as a retired person with no provable monthly income at all?[/QUOTE]LTR has strings attached.

Simple solution to VISA issues.

Everyone gets 30 days.

After that $200 /$300 . Per month up to 10 month max on a calendar year. You get to choose your subscription.

So brilliant it will never be implemented.

The poors won't be able to afford. Win for Thailand.

The elite who have money can stay and Spend. Win Thailand.

[QUOTE=HoustonPlayer;2929021]I just received my LTR visa. It is a 10 year multiple entry visa stamp with no requirements needed except once a year reporting which is waived if you leave and reenter Thailand. But it only has a 5 year stay permit which has to be renewed. The cost was 50,000 Baht. I think the renewal is required so they can revalidate that I continue to meet all of the requirements and so they can collect another 50,000 baht for another 5 year stay. I'm not sure about the additional cost but I'm sure it won't be free. LOL.[/QUOTE]Price is 50 k for 10 years. There's no collecting of another 50 k at the 5-year mark. Did you really get an LTR visa?

[QUOTE=XXL;2929178]Price is 50 k for 10 years. There's no collecting of another 50 k at the 5-year mark. Did you really get an LTR visa?[/QUOTE]Yes I really did get an LTR visa. I was surprised by the 5 year stay that has to be renewed. I said I wasn't sure about any additional cost. They told me I had to renew after 5 years, I didn't ask about the cost but I bet there will be some fee.

[QUOTE=BananaBoi;2929136]Bolt and Grab you can use your CC. Bolt also has a wallet so just throw a few thousand baht in there and use that. If I need small bills I go to a 711 and buy a 10 baht water with a 1000 baht bill. Then ask for 20's and 100's back for change.



Good to know I'll look into this. At only 10,000 baht per year and really no reporting since I would never stay in Thailand for one year straight this seems like the right Visa for me.

I can qualify as a retired person with no provable monthly income at all?[/QUOTE]Sorry if I wasn't clear. I had to qualify for the LTR visa with proof of annual income and health insurance coverage. But after qualifying and receiving the visa there are no additional requirements like my OA visa had. No 800,000 baht in the bank or monthly deposits and no 90 day reporting. I seldom had to do a 90 day report anyway because I travel more often than that.

[QUOTE=HoustonPlayer;2929245]Sorry if I wasn't clear. I had to qualify for the LTR visa with proof of annual income [/QUOTE]Thanks HP. Well I'm out then.

[QUOTE=XXL;2929178]Price is 50 k for 10 years. There's no collecting of another 50 k at the 5-year mark. Did you really get an LTR visa?[/QUOTE]XXL, I added an attachment. First attachment for me so it may not work.

[QUOTE=Explorer8939;2928990]One of the struggles of living in Thailand is to retain small bills. They are useful for paying Bolt taxi, and tips, but since I pay for stuff electronically, I don't often get small bills as change. Yesterday I went to the ATM to withdraw 900 baht so I had some small bills.

Today's lady helped me out. She had 500 baht in small bills that she needed to deposit in her bank account, so I took her cash, and transferred 500 baht to her bank account.[/QUOTE]I just goto the grocery store. I always buy whatever I need with a 1000 THB note. Get the change. When I am at the bank I give them a 1000 THB note. They give me change.

Have a completely different idea of what a struggle is. For me a struggle is getting a girl here to swallow my cum, letting me blast my splooge into their ass or even taking it in the ass in the first damn place. No ass, No ass, No ass must be a Thai song. [B]LOL![/B].

This is live starting Monday July 15th guys. Happy travels.