Thai immigration officers have a lot of room for judgement, and how you dress, prepare and behave at the counter shapes how your visit goes. Here’s how to walk into a Thai immigration office prepared and get it done in one trip.
It’s always surprising when Westerners show up at Thai immigration like they’ve just stumbled off the beach or when Westerners talk rudely to immigration officers. These things won’t get you any extra help from immigration officers in Thailand.
To stay on the good side of Thai immigration officers, here are a few things to keep in mind the next time you’re at immigration.
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