haha guess you're right, however this content is pretty old at this point, but appreciate your input. Thanks for watching, engaging and feel free to enjoy more of our content!
Agree, the 3 visit rule is there to prevent a situation of foreigners calling Thailand home without getting through the hoops and obligations applied to other visas. Such as for example having to leave the country promptly (7 days?) when a marriage breaks down if on a marriage visa (that allowed having life in the country for many years). Recommend ThaiVisa forum web site for experienced & often sympathetic advice.
Before you say you live in Thailand you should get an appropriate visa. The Thai authoriteis are trying to stop people like you. I've been living in Thailand 17 years and have to follow every immigration rule. There are no firm immigration laws in Thailand, visas and visa extensions are on the discretion of each immigrant officer, so don't mess with them.
Yep, the problem that I have with Thailand, is that they change the laws, but do not even follow their own laws, and they are always ambiguous and confusing, and immigration even mess them up. I had a 60 day MULTI ENTRY VISA, and the immigration officer stamped it as “expired” incorrectly…. And when I asked for clarification from another immigration official, they said “bad luck”……
damn, that sucks. According to immigration website and officers I have talked to, there is no said limit on the VOA per year, its up to the officer at that time. Thankfully, when I go back once a year now, they let me it, but there is a black mark on my name/passport and I get asked about it every time.."why were you deported?". Oh well, live and learn:) Thanks for engaging and please feel free to enjoy some of our longer travel film content!
I agreed, but oh well. This was years ago anyway. Have moved on and still come back to visit, but lesson learned I guess. Thanks for watching, engaging and please enjoy more of our content.
I had a similar incident last week in Suvarnabhumi coming in from Korea (6 week stay there), they said too many stamps this year. but immigration made me book a ticket to my country of origin within the next month, then stamped me in visa exempt for 30 days. 4:10 you did have visa exempt stamps not visa on arrival.
Correct on the visa exemption and sorry to hear about your issues. Seems they can enforce however they are feeling at the moment. Thanks for watching, engaging and feel free to enjoy more of our content!
I want to retire in SE Asia from the U.S., but Malaysia has crazy financial investment requirements and Thailand I will have to check in every 90 days for the rest of my life. Plus, this new tax law (regardless of the US/Thai treaty) may not work in my favor. I’ve decided on Cambodia for long term with 29 day stays in the other SE Asian countries. I cannot believe that happened to you.
Really? We Thai people never heard of that? Can you give me the link of your source? And that 17 billion dollars is for what? I mean it’s not like we have wars like Ukraine or Afghanistan, why USA have to send money to Thailand for free? Btw this is still doesn’t mean American can just live in Thailand without proper VISA.
@@vassanab4243 Just look up US Foreign Aid to Thailand in 2023. I have a Retirement Visa but alway lots of Redundant Paperwork and several trips to immigration. I love Thailand and am always respectful. Always Tip for services, but always treated badly by officials I encounter. Trouble accomplishing even the simple things at every turn. Lots of Cash helps though!!
@@vassanab4243 The dollar amount is similar, but they've got their facts mixed up. They're referring to "foreign direct investment". It just refers to US Investors investing in projects in Thailand. A nice thing, but while appreciated, is not the same as taxpayers sending money. Also 100% agree on having the right visa to enter the country...it's not that hard...
according to their official immigration page, there is no said limit, however it is up to the officer at that time to make a determination, based on their judgment. Thanks for engaging and please feel free to enjoy some of our other longer travel film content!
I was on a marriage visa with 90 day entries. Each 90 days I had to cross the border and re-enter for the next 90 days. I had multiple entry printed on the visa for this purpose. On one re-entry the officer looked up and said too many stamps. I said I need the stamps to enter, its multiple entry and I have to exit to return and get the stamp. I just waited knowing he was tired and made a mistake by saying this. Handed back my passport with no more said. They are only human and sometimes over react or mostly allow a bit of compassion in individual cases. Lets see how the ETA and biometric system pans out 2025. No human input it is what it is.
Since i've been coming in and out for 7 years , I became a student of the process and current laws. Thave been cracking down On people trying to Long stay on tourist visas. I was very nervous.This was going to happen to me so I got an e.Visa rather than a Visa on arrival and it worked.But I dodged a bullet.
Hi! i'm a Latino-American who is also a traveller & travelled almost around the world for several years now. I think it would be much better for you to relocate & move to the neighboring country-the Philippines. It's more fun in the Philippines lol...go to the Philippines. People are very accomodating, welcoming and friendly. Besides, you will not experience language barrier in the Philippines since they speak very good English there-a lot more better than Thailand☺️
Why move to the Philippine is better than Thailand in term of quality of life? Now mostly Thai people can speak English well and not a problem. By the way you are Filipino no need to claim as American or Latino
@@ladacc4458 , i’m sorry but that is the reality. I spent a year in Thailand and that’s what i’ve noticed particularly in the countryside. Malaysia is also good than Thailand as Malaysian’s can speak good English too. But i heard Philippines was colonized by Americans for 50 yrs and English is part of their school curriculum-from nursery to college English is their method of instruction. Even in the streets, restaurants, every thing in there read’s in English. That’s why they said Philippines is the 4th largest English speaking country in the whole world. My country Puerto Rico is way way behind those countries like U.K, USA, India & Philippines when it comes to speaking in English. We are travel bloggers who travelled around the world already and we really want to go back to the Philippines if not only for this pandemic. We are actually planning to stay there for good, like lots of foreign blogger who were able to buy their properties there. It’s really a good place to retire there. We love Philippines and Malaysia period🤪😩🇵🇷🇺🇸
@@cordapio7478 Yes Philippines and Malaysia used to be colonized by western countries. But I would love to share some information such as life in those country as I also been there before if compare PH and MY I think My is better a lot that PH because there are good in transportation and clean. People not too crowded but as they are Muslim country so you can not do something in MY. Alcohol beverage are high price and law quite strict. On the other hand in PH is more freedom but less of security in the city even in the center of city has a lot of crimes and poverty of life you can see slums around the city and of cause transportation in Manila is terrible. What is more fun in the PH. I am surprise that Puerto Rican like you know PH campaign very well and I believe you can speak Spanish well right?. 🤣🤣
You were deported, and this is a standard procedure for all deportees. You were in a detention room, not in "jail", again this is a standard procedure and there is nothing to complain about.
Hahaha, not deported, denied entry, big difference. Also, of course there is something to complain about..I didn't get in:) Thanks for the comment and watching!
"Nothing to complain about" UNTIL it happens to you or a member of your family, Human rights are a universal principle, not a matter of local preference. The idea of "their country, their rules" is BULLSHIT.
Is KL your home country or the country you were coming in from? meaning if im Canadian then travel to Cambodia, and get refused entry back in Thailand I will be sent to cambodia ? or all the way back to canada?
Thanks..yes I did learn..I am moving to the Philippines in a couple of months.. when I got my passport here in USA I did get extra pages Because I heard of this happening before..I am looking for your video of your return now..live and learn or watch utube about traveling and save some future headaches. Thanks.. When I visit Thailand beer is on me!!
At the time, I wasn't aware of other visa options. Was working remotely and traveling and lot, but mostly based there. Thanks for watching, engaging and feel free to enjoy more of our content!
ahh could u answer me? as you said (you were in thailand 3 times already in a year and got denied entry at 4th arrival) , how long you were in thailand each time previously . full length of stay as 30 days given or less than that ? for sure there's no limitation for visa exempt when traveling by air. . but in your case, Immigration might consider you as a private interest person or illegal action in terms of work (without NON-B : work visa). and it depends on officer's consideration. even your intention is just for travelling. I know you might not be as mentioned above just wanted to travel in Thailand. Your home country or where you are now is better than Thailand. It was bad luck for you. if you have any question. i do not hesitate to answer you back. and sry for my bad english
How many visa examption are allowed per year? ..last time I came to Thailand thy granted me entry but warn me to get visa next time. It was my second entry durin one year
There are no official numbers listed anywhere; its really up to the immigration official on that particular day and how he/she is feeling. I have been told by expats that 4 visa entrance exemptions per year is about the "unofficial mark", but if there are hard line rules, they have never been posted or announced by Thai Immigration.
From previous reading prior to the changing of the rules July 24 I think it used to be two entries per calendar year using Visa exemption but I can't see anything on the Thai Embassy or TAT websites that clarifies what it is now or indeed anything that states two entries per calendar year. It might be there though and I have missed it. It would be interesting if somebody can find information on official sites.
@@EastboundandUp Hahaha? What's so funny? You say, "I was flying back to Thailand, Phuket, where I live." If you want to *live* somewhere you need an appropriate visa. The visa exemption rule was brought in simply to allow tourists to visit Thailand for a few weeks with the minimum of hassle, but it has been badly abused. In the past thousands of foreigners lived in Thailand permanently by making a trip to the nearest border every 30 days. Minivan drivers doing so-called 'visa runs' made a good living. Technically, it wasn't illegal, but it exploited a loophole. Thai immigration was right to close the loophole so I don't really see what the problem is. If you want to live in Thailand go through the proper channel to get a visa like the rest of us.
@@PhilUKNet you're correct, but those full time tourists on tourist visas provide for the backbone of the economy in Thailand. They are needed more now than ever
Incorrect, but thanks for your assumptions and for engaging in this content, which is, by the way, about 5-6 years old at the time. Please feel free to enjoy more of our travel films and thanks again!
I know it’s just b*****t. Because at the moment in Thailand it is getting worse and there has been a lot of corruption and their government system never improves.
Yeah so you missed the crucial part. They made you sign a document which allowed them to putnyounin detention. Had you not signed that document they would have allowed you buy a ticket and sit in departure not detention. You still probably dont even know this 4 years later
I don't remember signing any said document, nor would I have, had I been given such, as it would probably have been in Thai haha; however great to know. Have you had a similar incident like this? Also, unfortunately at the time, I was working remotely and mostly staying in Thailand when not traveling for work. Thailand didn't have the availability of visas that are now in place for said job... Have you seen all of the new visa available now? It's awesome. Thanks for engaging and please feel free to enjoy some of our longer travel film content!
That's actually what I did. At the time I was working remotely and mostly staying in Thailand when not traveling for work. Unfortunately they didn't have the availability of visas that are now in place for said job. I applied in KL for a official tourist visa, was granted it, and when came back I had the same officer that denied me before, however, since the tourist visa was already approved, they let me back in:) Thanks for engaging and please feel free to enjoy some of our other longer travel film content!
Sorry to hear what happened to you in Thailand, I used to live in America twice and was always trerated fairly by the officials of all types even by the cops in LA !
hahah you're not wrong, however this content is quite old at this point. At the time I was working remotely and mostly staying in Thailand when not traveling for work. Unfortunately they didn't have the availability of visas that are now in place for said job. Thanks for engaging and please feel free to enjoy some of our longer travel film content!
haha you're right of course and this content is quite old at this point...however the experience is something I thought should be shared. Thanks for engaging and please feel free to enjoy some of our longer travel film content!
hahah you're not wrong, however this content is quite old at this point. Thanks for engaging and please feel free to enjoy some of our longer travel film content!
Haha I guess you could call it 3rd world...7th best health care in world, some of the most beautiful beaches, islands and food in the world, amazing people, gorgeous women, friendly people, oh and its cheap too!
many more countries are worse, and this country, outside of the immigration officials, is pretty lenient on foreigners...Thanks for watching, engaging and feel free to enjoy more of our content!.
The same is happening to me right now. I've been locked into a departure gate lounge with 13 other people for 3 days now waiting for a flight to London. We can't leave as there's armed police sitting at the entrance. Lights are on 24/7 and aircon is absolutely freezing during the day and night. Impossible to get any sleep. No bedding or showers, but we have water and a toilet. Have to pay for our own food of we have cash. Not allowed to goto ATM to withdraw anymore though. Luckily I had 400thb with me from my trip here two years ago and a lovely couple gave me some food too. Can't wait to get out of here.
They were angry I arrived on the free 30 day exemption visa and complained I had too many old tourist visas in my passport. Said visa runs are illegal, even though I've never overstayed my visa date and always applied through the Thai embassy. If it's illegal to have more then one visa per year, why do they take my money and give me another one.
They do spell this out on their website. Seems like it's not often enforced, but with recent instances of badly behaved Farangs you were made an example. Good advertising for a retirement visa or an elite visa i guess...
Agreed, there is no set "limit" to entry, just the officer's personal enforcement and his their whims...thanks for watching and feel free to enjoy more of our content.
You didn't provide the 3 proofs, booked accommodation, an onward ticket within the time you'd be stamped in for, 20,000 baht or equivalent currency in cash. Stop being a flea-bagger and get the appropriate visa for your visit purpose.
I considered Thailand very seriously for retirement, but if they want to play stupid games like this, basically imprisoning someone for a day, sending them back with all the cost incurred to enforce a non existant rule (nothing written saying how many visas on arrival is too many), ill gladly spend my retirement money somewhere its more appreciated. This could have been handled much more professionally by the officials, like something as simple as a "Last visa on arrival" stamp. Instead, they treated him as a criminal, for basically nothing. Third world mentality...
hahah I guess not! At the time I was working remotely and mostly staying in Thailand when not traveling for work. Unfortunately they didn't have the availability of visas that are now in place for said job, so you're not wrong. Thanks for engaging and please feel free to enjoy some of our other longer travel film content!
I see there are a lot of comments already, but false information: there are immigration laws concerning the number of times coming in on Visa on Arrival. If you claim Thailand is your home, you would know this. You were just breaking the law hoping it would not catch up with you, because people that come on flights often get away with it. Good job on playing the victim. Those that do not know probably believe you.
@@darionwinters2542 Answered a couple times already, but I guess hyperlinks are blocked from posting. The Visa on Arrival is technically called the Visa Exemption Scheme. On the website of the Thai Embassy in London, it is clearly spelled out that re-entries are limited to 2x over land in a year or 3x by air over 6 months. It has been this way for sometime between 10-15 years when the Thai government tired of foreigners staying in Thailand without a proper visa. Since again, this site does not appear to allow hyperlinks, put the words ”Visa Exemption Thai Embassy London" in your search engine and it will be clearly spelled out.
Yes, there are plenty of other places to visit, yet the Land of Smiles has a lot of attraction for both myself and many others. It's well worth a visit! Thanks and enjoy!
@@EastboundandUp Is KL your home country or the country you were coming in from? meaning if im Canadian then travel to Cambodia, and get refused entry back in Thailand I will be sent to cambodia ? or all the way back to canada?
@@EastboundandUp thanks! I think the 1 year cambodia visa and doing the run until im kicked seems like a plan until i figure out a better visa situation
The facts are real, they happened to me haha, and they is no written laws about how many times you can enter the country with 'visa on arrival', :) thanks for watching and happy holidays!
@@EastboundandUp As a normal person (not Thai wife or passport) you can only entry in to Thailand "Visa on arrival" two times in a year not more. Before, about 2 years ago it was three times in a year. Also you can apply normal 90 days tourist Visa only 2 times in one year. Those are at least facts what you should know tho.
@@simoistrouble9994 Thanks, I'd love to see these facts written down somewhere, as nowhere on the Thai Immigration site does there ever list a limit. thanks
@@StephenMaher-w7q there is been so much corruption in Thailand on how their government never improves. Also there needs to be a clear rule for people to understand otherwise it’s ridiculous if they treat people unfairly without explanation what the proper way for the conditions of the visa.
If its not obvious from the sound of my voice, I contracted COVID while in detention and this is what I sound like, haha
How can you call Thailand ‘home’ when you don’t have a long-term visa? You don’t even seem to know the difference between VOA and visa exempt.
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haha guess you're right, however this content is pretty old at this point, but appreciate your input. Thanks for watching, engaging and feel free to enjoy more of our content!
@@EastboundandUp, what about 180 day rule?
Agree, the 3 visit rule is there to prevent a situation of foreigners calling Thailand home without getting through the hoops and obligations applied to other visas.
Such as for example having to leave the country promptly (7 days?) when a marriage breaks down if on a marriage visa (that allowed having life in the country for many years).
Recommend ThaiVisa forum web site for experienced & often sympathetic advice.
Most bureaucracy in Thailand is arbitrary. It changes with the weather and the whim of the person you're dealing with.
Before you say you live in Thailand you should get an appropriate visa. The Thai authoriteis are trying to stop people like you. I've been living in Thailand 17 years and have to follow every immigration rule. There are no firm immigration laws in Thailand, visas and visa extensions are on the discretion of each immigrant officer, so don't mess with them.
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Haha thanks for your feedback! Thanks for watching, engaging and feel free to enjoy more of our content!
"have to follow every immigration rule. There are no firm immigration laws in Thailand"
ever heard of an oxymoron
Yep, the problem that I have with Thailand, is that they change the laws, but do not even follow their own laws, and they are always ambiguous and confusing, and immigration even mess them up. I had a 60 day MULTI ENTRY VISA, and the immigration officer stamped it as “expired” incorrectly…. And when I asked for clarification from another immigration official, they said “bad luck”……
damn, that sucks. According to immigration website and officers I have talked to, there is no said limit on the VOA per year, its up to the officer at that time. Thankfully, when I go back once a year now, they let me it, but there is a black mark on my name/passport and I get asked about it every time.."why were you deported?". Oh well, live and learn:) Thanks for engaging and please feel free to enjoy some of our longer travel film content!
lol
If four times is too many, they should have warned you at the 3rd time, especially if there is no clear rule for it.
I agreed, but oh well. This was years ago anyway. Have moved on and still come back to visit, but lesson learned I guess. Thanks for watching, engaging and please enjoy more of our content.
I understand this video is old but did they let you in on a tourist visa after this?
This was very rewarding to watch. Thank you. It makes me happy about my continued compliance with Thai law.
😂😂😂😂
I had a similar incident last week in Suvarnabhumi coming in from Korea (6 week stay there), they said too many stamps this year. but immigration made me book a ticket to my country of origin within the next month, then stamped me in visa exempt for 30 days. 4:10 you did have visa exempt stamps not visa on arrival.
Correct on the visa exemption and sorry to hear about your issues. Seems they can enforce however they are feeling at the moment. Thanks for watching, engaging and feel free to enjoy more of our content!
I want to retire in SE Asia from the U.S., but Malaysia has crazy financial investment requirements and Thailand I will have to check in every 90 days for the rest of my life. Plus, this new tax law (regardless of the US/Thai treaty) may not work in my favor. I’ve decided on Cambodia for long term with 29 day stays in the other SE Asian countries. I cannot believe that happened to you.
do not retire in Thailand ...the smiles are only for your money ....nobody will ever care for you there ....everything is a lie ....
It's a terrible feeling when you are hold up by the immigration athoryty you feel so damn broken deep inside.
The USA Taxpayers send over 17 Billion Dollars to Thailand each year yet we American "Paying" Guests are treated badly by immigration at every turn!
Should make a complaint to your Thai Embassy.
@@brad.dalton Rather complain to Congress and put a stop to the waste of funds.
Really? We Thai people never heard of that? Can you give me the link of your source? And that 17 billion dollars is for what? I mean it’s not like we have wars like Ukraine or Afghanistan, why USA have to send money to Thailand for free? Btw this is still doesn’t mean American can just live in Thailand without proper VISA.
@@vassanab4243 Just look up US Foreign Aid to Thailand in 2023. I have a Retirement Visa but alway lots of Redundant Paperwork and several trips to immigration. I love Thailand and am always respectful. Always Tip for services, but always treated badly by officials I encounter. Trouble accomplishing even the simple things at every turn. Lots of Cash helps though!!
@@vassanab4243 The dollar amount is similar, but they've got their facts mixed up. They're referring to "foreign direct investment". It just refers to US Investors investing in projects in Thailand. A nice thing, but while appreciated, is not the same as taxpayers sending money. Also 100% agree on having the right visa to enter the country...it's not that hard...
I’ve learned a lot from your video.Thank you.
I looked up online that you can enter thailand twice a year unless you have a visa with multiple re entry.
according to their official immigration page, there is no said limit, however it is up to the officer at that time to make a determination, based on their judgment. Thanks for engaging and please feel free to enjoy some of our other longer travel film content!
Please provide a hyperlink and locate the quote you refer to.
I was on a marriage visa with 90 day entries. Each 90 days I had to cross the border and re-enter for the next 90 days. I had multiple entry printed on the visa for this purpose. On one re-entry the officer looked up and said too many stamps. I said I need the stamps to enter, its multiple entry and I have to exit to return and get the stamp. I just waited knowing he was tired and made a mistake by saying this. Handed back my passport with no more said.
They are only human and sometimes over react or mostly allow a bit of compassion in individual cases. Lets see how the ETA and biometric system pans out 2025. No human input it is what it is.
Its something about re-entry from Malaysia, Ive heard too many stories of people being turned around from Malaysia
Interesting. Well, it wont happen again. Thanks for watching, engaging and feel free to enjoy more of our content!
Since i've been coming in and out for 7 years , I became a student of the process and current laws. Thave been cracking down On people trying to Long stay on tourist visas. I was very nervous.This was going to happen to me so I got an e.Visa rather than a Visa on arrival and it worked.But I dodged a bullet.
Hi! i'm a Latino-American who is also a traveller & travelled almost around the world for several years now. I think it would be much better for you to relocate & move to the neighboring country-the Philippines. It's more fun in the Philippines lol...go to the Philippines. People are very accomodating, welcoming and friendly. Besides, you will not experience language barrier in the Philippines since they speak very good English there-a lot more better than Thailand☺️
Yes, I'm aware and very well may make that move. Thanks for watching!
Why move to the Philippine is better than Thailand in term of quality of life? Now mostly Thai people can speak English well and not a problem. By the way you are Filipino no need to claim as American or Latino
@@ladacc4458 , i’m sorry but that is the reality. I spent a year in Thailand and that’s what i’ve noticed particularly in the countryside. Malaysia is also good than Thailand as Malaysian’s can speak good English too. But i heard Philippines was colonized by Americans for 50 yrs and English is part of their school curriculum-from nursery to college English is their method of instruction. Even in the streets, restaurants, every thing in there read’s in English. That’s why they said Philippines is the 4th largest English speaking country in the whole world. My country Puerto Rico is way way behind those countries like U.K, USA, India & Philippines when it comes to speaking in English. We are travel bloggers who travelled around the world already and we really want to go back to the Philippines if not only for this pandemic. We are actually planning to stay there for good, like lots of foreign blogger who were able to buy their properties there. It’s really a good place to retire there. We love Philippines and Malaysia period🤪😩🇵🇷🇺🇸
@@cordapio7478 Yes Philippines and Malaysia used to be colonized by western countries. But I would love to share some information such as life in those country as I also been there before if compare PH and MY I think My is better a lot that PH because there are good in transportation and clean. People not too crowded but as they are Muslim country so you can not do something in MY. Alcohol beverage are high price and law quite strict. On the other hand in PH is more freedom but less of security in the city even in the center of city has a lot of crimes and poverty of life you can see slums around the city and of cause transportation in Manila is terrible. What is more fun in the PH. I am surprise that Puerto Rican like you know PH campaign very well and I believe you can speak Spanish well right?. 🤣🤣
Good people philpines women good heart welcome foriner friendly
Visa on arrival is a maximum of 6 months in one year and is at discretion of the Immagration office
How can 'home' be somewhere you are visiting on a tourist visa?
You were deported, and this is a standard procedure for all deportees. You were in a detention room, not in "jail", again this is a standard procedure and there is nothing to complain about.
Hahaha, not deported, denied entry, big difference. Also, of course there is something to complain about..I didn't get in:) Thanks for the comment and watching!
"Nothing to complain about" UNTIL it happens to you or a member of your family, Human rights are a universal principle, not a matter of local preference. The idea of "their country, their rules" is BULLSHIT.
@@EastboundandUp I could be wrong but didn't you say at the start of the video " I have been deported "?
@@davyjones3240 tomato, tomato; deported, denied...😄
@@fazbellwell there’s been a lot of corruption going in Thailand and their government system never improves.
That jail looked pretty chill though.
Could def have Ben worse! More like windowless detention room
That's not how real Thai jails look kid
Is KL your home country or the country you were coming in from? meaning if im Canadian then travel to Cambodia, and get refused entry back in Thailand I will be sent to cambodia ? or all the way back to canada?
You'll be sent back to where your flight came from
Thanks..yes I did learn..I am moving to the Philippines in a couple of months.. when I got my passport here in USA I did get extra pages Because I heard of this happening before..I am looking for your video of your return now..live and learn or watch utube about traveling and save some future headaches. Thanks..
When I visit Thailand beer is on me!!
Thanks and good luck in the Philippines! Its a wonderful country with wonderful people
Why use a tourist visa if you live there? You’re best option?
At the time, I wasn't aware of other visa options. Was working remotely and traveling and lot, but mostly based there. Thanks for watching, engaging and feel free to enjoy more of our content!
ahh could u answer me?
as you said (you were in thailand 3 times already in a year and got denied entry at 4th arrival) , how long you were in thailand each time previously . full length of stay as 30 days given or less than that ?
for sure there's no limitation for visa exempt when traveling by air.
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but in your case, Immigration might consider you as a private interest person or illegal action in terms of work (without NON-B : work visa).
and it depends on officer's consideration. even your intention is just for travelling.
I know you might not be as mentioned above just wanted to travel in Thailand. Your home country or where you are now is better than Thailand.
It was bad luck for you.
if you have any question. i do not hesitate to answer you back. and sry for my bad english
Good luck on your travels!
How many visa examption are allowed per year? ..last time I came to Thailand thy granted me entry but warn me to get visa next time. It was my second entry durin one year
There are no official numbers listed anywhere; its really up to the immigration official on that particular day and how he/she is feeling. I have been told by expats that 4 visa entrance exemptions per year is about the "unofficial mark", but if there are hard line rules, they have never been posted or announced by Thai Immigration.
Get a proper visa if you want to be based in Thailand. Don't be stupid like many of the rest and try and float your way on a TV.
I've had 4 stamps in a year with no problems.
From previous reading prior to the changing of the rules July 24 I think it used to be two entries per calendar year using Visa exemption but I can't see anything on the Thai Embassy or TAT websites that clarifies what it is now or indeed anything that states two entries per calendar year. It might be there though and I have missed it. It would be interesting if somebody can find information on official sites.
That’s crazy! I never knew that could happen!
Yes and it did!
Thanks for the info. ..i was in HCMC as an expat teacher for 11 yrs. and the immigration rules changed weekly ...LOL.
Yes they do
Not Visa on Arrival, it was Visa Exempt entry. Not uncommon for refusal and detention for those that are to lazy to get a proper visa.
Hahaha
@@EastboundandUp Hahaha? What's so funny? You say, "I was flying back to Thailand, Phuket, where I live." If you want to *live* somewhere you need an appropriate visa. The visa exemption rule was brought in simply to allow tourists to visit Thailand for a few weeks with the minimum of hassle, but it has been badly abused. In the past thousands of foreigners lived in Thailand permanently by making a trip to the nearest border every 30 days. Minivan drivers doing so-called 'visa runs' made a good living. Technically, it wasn't illegal, but it exploited a loophole. Thai immigration was right to close the loophole so I don't really see what the problem is. If you want to live in Thailand go through the proper channel to get a visa like the rest of us.
@@PhilUKNet you're correct, but those full time tourists on tourist visas provide for the backbone of the economy in Thailand. They are needed more now than ever
Why would you get a visa if you are exempt?
We're you trying to skirt the visitor rules they have by just flying somewhere then flying right back?
Incorrect, but thanks for your assumptions and for engaging in this content, which is, by the way, about 5-6 years old at the time. Please feel free to enjoy more of our travel films and thanks again!
I am in Imigration Detention Centre Bangkok Thailand in 2011..about 4 month.
Man that sucks! Sorry to hear and glad you are out!
I am in room7 6mont
It's all a matter of professionalism; some countries promote it, some don't.
Did you have a return ticket and 10,000 baht ?
Yes of course, it's required for entry but not always checked
That's the Land of Smiles for you. Policies change with the weather and on a whim. On another day you may have gone right through.
I know it’s just b*****t. Because at the moment in Thailand it is getting worse and there has been a lot of corruption and their government system never improves.
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Bro get METV 6 months visa from Thai embassy in Los Angeles
Yes, this video is quite old at this point, but thanks!
Overstayed in Thailand what can i do
pay the 500 baht every day that you are over stayed! Have to report to immigration, fill out paperwork and pay the money with a smile:). Good luck!
Yeah so you missed the crucial part. They made you sign a document which allowed them to putnyounin detention. Had you not signed that document they would have allowed you buy a ticket and sit in departure not detention. You still probably dont even know this 4 years later
I don't remember signing any said document, nor would I have, had I been given such, as it would probably have been in Thai haha; however great to know. Have you had a similar incident like this? Also, unfortunately at the time, I was working remotely and mostly staying in Thailand when not traveling for work. Thailand didn't have the availability of visas that are now in place for said job... Have you seen all of the new visa available now? It's awesome. Thanks for engaging and please feel free to enjoy some of our longer travel film content!
It might not be as much fun but you or I could easily stay 2 weeks in K.L. while working stuff out. Unless one had to be back to work or something.
That's actually what I did. At the time I was working remotely and mostly staying in Thailand when not traveling for work. Unfortunately they didn't have the availability of visas that are now in place for said job. I applied in KL for a official tourist visa, was granted it, and when came back I had the same officer that denied me before, however, since the tourist visa was already approved, they let me back in:) Thanks for engaging and please feel free to enjoy some of our other longer travel film content!
you had a freaking sofa and bed, didn't the TV and playstation work in your 'cell' to pass some time?
haha, it did not! I wish there was something to do, but alas....thanks for watching!
Sorry to hear what happened to you in Thailand, I used to live in America twice and was always trerated fairly by the officials of all types even by the cops in LA !
thia immigration have told me on several occasions, there are no limits to entries via plane in a year, now is 2024
Exact same thing happened to me. Except I got a flight out a few hours later.
Yes it's all a matter or airline companies' departure times. Same airline didn't have one for till next day. Thanks for watching!
I am not going to live where I am not wanted.
Do they fly you out to your home country of your passport or to the country that you arrived from?
They think the farang have only to pay, but not 1% rights......
Should have taken a 2 week vaykay in the Philippines.
I wish I had the time. Ill be back! Thanks for watching.
NO SYMPATHY AT ALL................ YOUR OWN FAULT - U R LUCKY DID NOT GO TO THE IDC
Slmp
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Exactly, he'd have been crying his eyes out.
Visa Solutions Non O, and Ed. Visas, extensions and 90 day Reports.
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Currently.. there are no restrictions on the amount of VOAs you can get.. and they are valid for 60 days instead of 30..
wow - i knew it was possible but i dont hear about personal accounts ever
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How many entries?
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Turist visa in thiland not mean thiland is your home
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I feel for you bro but you are a guest just go with the flow don’t let it get to you
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He don't know what he is talking about. That is not your home because you come in on VOA. Follow the last and everything will be fine.
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Is not your country so just follow the thai rules and be happy they allow you to enter Thailand.
Be safe and enjoy...
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i done 2days in phuket and then 3days in the bangkok IDC for 0.4grams of grass...i can write a book with what i saw👀
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Don't go to these third world countries..sorted.
Haha I guess you could call it 3rd world...7th best health care in world, some of the most beautiful beaches, islands and food in the world, amazing people, gorgeous women, friendly people, oh and its cheap too!
@@EastboundandUp Honest and fair legal system, excellent prison conditions..
@@alibobsmarland9572 hahaha correct
@@EastboundandUp 😃
Third world ??? Get outta your cave !!!
Excellent look forward to some more videos
Thanks there are plenty more out here:)
a good reason not to go to Thailand
many more countries are worse, and this country, outside of the immigration officials, is pretty lenient on foreigners...Thanks for watching, engaging and feel free to enjoy more of our content!.
The same is happening to me right now. I've been locked into a departure gate lounge with 13 other people for 3 days now waiting for a flight to London.
We can't leave as there's armed police sitting at the entrance. Lights are on 24/7 and aircon is absolutely freezing during the day and night. Impossible to get any sleep. No bedding or showers, but we have water and a toilet. Have to pay for our own food of we have cash. Not allowed to goto ATM to withdraw anymore though. Luckily I had 400thb with me from my trip here two years ago and a lovely couple gave me some food too. Can't wait to get out of here.
Damn! How'd that happen? Yes, it was freezing for me too, had to buy my own food also, but believe the shower worked for me...good luck and be safe!
They were angry I arrived on the free 30 day exemption visa and complained I had too many old tourist visas in my passport. Said visa runs are illegal, even though I've never overstayed my visa date and always applied through the Thai embassy. If it's illegal to have more then one visa per year, why do they take my money and give me another one.
@@ViperShortz same same here, there is no rule, they just do as they please sometimes and it sucks! Hope all is well with you now and stay safe:)
@@EastboundandUphi when you seat IDC Bangkok for food pay 500 per time? Use phone 1 hours 2000?
@@ViperShortzwell the worst part about Thailand that there has so much corruption and their government system never improves.
They do spell this out on their website. Seems like it's not often enforced, but with recent instances of badly behaved Farangs you were made an example. Good advertising for a retirement visa or an elite visa i guess...
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You didn't provide the 3 proofs, booked accommodation, an onward ticket within the time you'd be stamped in for, 20,000 baht or equivalent currency in cash. Stop being a flea-bagger and get the appropriate visa for your visit purpose.
That prison looks like paradise, you should try the one on beach road /soi 7 Pattaya for 24 hours 😂
Lol "go home" Thailand will never be "home".
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This is a very interesting video and situation .
Interesting wasn't what I felt at the time:)
U makee no sense to say thailand is your home and don't have a visa for thailand
Haha guess you're right, but that video.is 4 years old now...thanks for watching!
Jail, that's not jail, I have stayed in hotels worse than that.😅
Dude, me too! But when you can't leave, it's def jail...
I considered Thailand very seriously for retirement, but if they want to play stupid games like this, basically imprisoning someone for a day, sending them back with all the cost incurred to enforce a non existant rule (nothing written saying how many visas on arrival is too many), ill gladly spend my retirement money somewhere its more appreciated.
This could have been handled much more professionally by the officials, like something as simple as a "Last visa on arrival" stamp. Instead, they treated him as a criminal, for basically nothing.
Third world mentality...
As of 2024 can you enter visa exempt as many times as you want?
You don't understand the rules.
hahah I guess not! At the time I was working remotely and mostly staying in Thailand when not traveling for work. Unfortunately they didn't have the availability of visas that are now in place for said job, so you're not wrong. Thanks for engaging and please feel free to enjoy some of our other longer travel film content!
Hahaha! Sounds like a good lesson learned! Also reminds me to run at all cost if ever being sent to REAL JAIL.... 😂
No no, don't run, you'll probably get into more trouble, and besides where can you run in an airport, back to the plane and hide:) Miss you brother!
You didn't follow the rules.
I see there are a lot of comments already, but false information: there are immigration laws concerning the number of times coming in on Visa on Arrival. If you claim Thailand is your home, you would know this. You were just breaking the law hoping it would not catch up with you, because people that come on flights often get away with it. Good job on playing the victim. Those that do not know probably believe you.
Please provide a hyperlink to the law and indicate the passage "concerning the number of times coming in on Visa on Arrival". Thank you.
@@darionwinters2542 Answered a couple times already, but I guess hyperlinks are blocked from posting. The Visa on Arrival is technically called the Visa Exemption Scheme. On the website of the Thai Embassy in London, it is clearly spelled out that re-entries are limited to 2x over land in a year or 3x by air over 6 months. It has been this way for sometime between 10-15 years when the Thai government tired of foreigners staying in Thailand without a proper visa. Since again, this site does not appear to allow hyperlinks, put the words ”Visa Exemption Thai Embassy London" in your search engine and it will be clearly spelled out.
I'm wondering why i have no issues on entering some countries 😂
haha not sure!
Old News...its the migration law
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Law my ass, there is no single line in any of their codes specifying how many times you can fly in on a visa exemption
Reminds me of lead in the ancient Roman aquifers. Had quite an effect on logic. Connect the dots.
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Nobody to blame but yourself.
Lol this guy thought thailand was a democracy or what ???
haha not quite! The video was just about the inconsistency of their visa exception policy!
Well there has been so much how their government system never improves.
Are you a tourist?😊
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What a heap of inaccurate garbage
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He’s a bullshitter for sure
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Visit a free country.
Yes, there are plenty of other places to visit, yet the Land of Smiles has a lot of attraction for both myself and many others. It's well worth a visit! Thanks and enjoy!
It is too many.
I guess so...?
You should of ,know that
ENZA DENINO
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Bro you in detiction room
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Dude you know the entry rules don't play dumb
Haha. Somehow this just came up in my feed
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@@EastboundandUp This is Simon. You know me.
You damn hippy 😂😂❤
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24 hrs.
Are you fir real.
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24hrs lucky bugger. I had to do 1 month 😆
Just had to wait for the next flight back to KL, as they denied my entry on arrival visa
@@EastboundandUp Is KL your home country or the country you were coming in from? meaning if im Canadian then travel to Cambodia, and get refused entry back in Thailand I will be sent to cambodia ? or all the way back to canada?
@@passportmarc you'll be sent back to where you flew from...hence why I went to KL
@@EastboundandUp thanks! I think the 1 year cambodia visa and doing the run until im kicked seems like a plan until i figure out a better visa situation
@@passportmarc 😄 perfect!
Я робота хочу я грождонин Узбекстон
ха-ха, я теж хочу роботу!
bro
bro
Wah!
Wah what?? haha thanks for watching:)
Man, read the Thai law before you start troll your story. Also you came out with alot some wrong facts... 👎🏼
The facts are real, they happened to me haha, and they is no written laws about how many times you can enter the country with 'visa on arrival', :) thanks for watching and happy holidays!
@@EastboundandUp As a normal person (not Thai wife or passport) you can only entry in to Thailand "Visa on arrival" two times in a year not more. Before, about 2 years ago it was three times in a year. Also you can apply normal 90 days tourist Visa only 2 times in one year. Those are at least facts what you should know tho.
@@simoistrouble9994 Thanks, I'd love to see these facts written down somewhere, as nowhere on the Thai Immigration site does there ever list a limit. thanks
@@simoistrouble9994 Only 2 Times via Land Crossing. Air Travel has NO LIMIT. Its up to the Officer at Passport Control should he question you.
@@StephenMaher-w7q there is been so much corruption in Thailand on how their government never improves. Also there needs to be a clear rule for people to understand otherwise it’s ridiculous if they treat people unfairly without explanation what the proper way for the conditions of the visa.
this will happen to all them bloggers talking about look guys i woke up and move to thailand they will be in for a rude awakening
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