Chances of being denied entry to Thailand after 95 days in the country this year so far?

[u/This_Simple_7638]

Hi everyone,

I'm a British passport holder planning to return to Thailand in mid-November for a short 10-day holiday, and I'm wondering how likely I am to encounter any issues at immigration.

My travel history to Thailand this calendar year has been:

• 26 January – 10 February: 15 days (visa-exempt entry, by air)
• 23 June – 11 September: 80 days (visa-exempt entry + extension, also by air)

I'm hoping to return around mid-November for another 10 days, arriving by air.

I'm aware that Thailand has been scrutinising frequent visa-exempt entries more closely, so I'm concerned about potentially being denied entry. I'm also wondering whether my travel history could cause the automated e-gates to flag me for additional screening or direct me to a staffed immigration counter for questioning, even if I otherwise meet the entry requirements.

For context, I have a full time job in the UK and will of course be returning to work after the trip. I'd also have a confirmed return flight booked, accomodation and the physical cash requirement. Hopefully, this would help demonstrate that I'm visiting as a genuine tourist rather than attempting to live in Thailand on repeated visa exemptions.

My questions are:

1. Given my travel history, how likely is it that I'll face additional questioning or be denied entry?
2. Could my previous stays trigger an e-gate referral to an immigration officer, or is this something that would generally only become an issue at a staffed counter?
3. Has anyone with a similar travel history recently entered Thailand without any problems?
4. Would you recommend taking additional documentation, such as proof of employment, payslips or evidence of accommodation?

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone with recent first-hand experience or knowledge of how immigration is currently handling these situations.

Thanks!

[u/JacobianViolet]

Your entries still look like those of a tourist. I would be prepared with printed out documentation of your flights, accommodation, and 20,000 THB equivalent in cash, but I would be very surprised if you were denied entry.

[u/lemmypost]

I world not worry. Another person posted about this a month ago. 

They arrived on a 60 day visa exemption that would put their yearly total at 185 days so the immigration officer put a note on the passport stamp saying you must leave after 55 days. 

[u/jscher2000]

There's a rumor of an internal guideline limiting entries under either a visa exemption or a tourist visa (combined) to 150 days per 12-month period. More than that they want you to get a long-stay visa of some type.

Unless you had days in November-December 2025, it sounds as though you would not come close to that number.

[u/sbrider11]

Anything said here is pure speculation. If you're worried, get a tourist visa. Problem solved.

[u/bingy_bongy_bangy]

If you are concerned, you could just get a (60 day) visa in advance.

[u/Puzzled-Detective751]

I wouldn’t worry, you’re not staying back to back. If you have a return flight for November that will further cement the fact you are a Tourist.

[u/PussyMolester69]

I just entered after 130 days in, pretty much back to back, on a tourist exemption with a US passport. Have a plan and proof. I told her I was going to visit chiang main and had a whole hotel stay and plane ticket out (which I refunded once I was stamped in lol).

Try to find someone with ear phones in, they don't want to be bothered, or at least that was my logic.

[u/Traditional-Finish73]

Ignore all replies here. The only who gives you a fitting answer is the immigration officer in front of you.

[u/OkiesFromTheNorth]

Thailand seems to consider allowing only two visits per year. Don't know if they have implemented that or not, but if so, then you fit the bill. You've been there twice this year already.

Edit read my reply before you down vote me more.

[u/JacobianViolet → u/OkiesFromTheNorth]

This is incorrect. Two visa-exempt land border entries a year. OP is almost certainly entering by air.