dreaded red stamp on my tourist visa!!

**JeanVDB** · 21-01-2012, 09:54 PM

Hey, I’m hoping someone can help me out here. I’m a south African in Bangkok. I came here with a single entry, got an 30 day extension went to Laos for my first visa run and got a double entry visa and GOT A RED STAMP, it’s says that I might get refused if I apply for another tourist visa. In total I have only been here for 6 months. can anybody help me with a solution please!!! do I take the chance or not, and go for another double entry???

**dirtydog** · 21-01-2012, 09:57 PM

Go for another double entry but in a different country, although most likely you will only get a single entry.

**JeanVDB** · 21-01-2012, 10:55 PM

thanx for the reply!

**Albert Shagnasty** · 21-01-2012, 11:30 PM

red stamp probably means you have a marked card for some reason

**JeanVDB** · 22-01-2012, 12:13 AM

yeah. but why?

**dirtydog** · 22-01-2012, 12:20 AM

Originally Posted by Albert Shagnasty

red stamp probably means you have a marked card for some reason

Doubt that, Penang used to do the same if they thought you had too many tourist visas.

**Albert Shagnasty** · 22-01-2012, 12:46 AM

^^dunno mate, could be a credit default, criminal record or any other time your name got stuck in a computer.

^agreed - but he says it's his first run.

**dirtydog** · 22-01-2012, 12:54 AM

^3 tourist visas though, they were talking about doing that in Vientiane a couple of years ago, supposedly quite a few got a red stamp.

**Jesper** · 22-01-2012, 09:55 AM

I got red stamped also. Thinking about getting a student visa next time instead.

**JeanVDB** · 22-01-2012, 03:14 PM

credit default, criminal record _ no way im squeecky clean. just weird that i got it after only 6 months in thailand, but yeah ill try another border or a ED visa,just alot of money once off!!

**watdog** · 22-01-2012, 03:21 PM

things are tightening up.

no way the crime or default played a role unless you told them.

squeezing people to go type"o" over tourist.

take a bank statement next time. just in case they ask. they did me.

it's nothing personal. stupid thai shit is all.

fly in and you get 28 days guaranteed, 60 if you hit a consulate, plus 30 more to touch a border for a total of 90 days and 1900 baht.

double entries are going the way of the old triple entry it seems.

simply a matter of money. over lands a killer.

agree with dd.

**Albert Shagnasty** · 22-01-2012, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by dirtydog

^3 tourist visas though, they were talking about doing that in Vientiane a couple of years ago, supposedly quite a few got a red stamp.

doesn't surprise me about vientienne, i stopped going there a year ago because they gave everybody too much of a hard time.

**keekwai** · 23-01-2012, 08:12 PM

Originally Posted by JeanVDB

I’m a south African in Bangkok ........and GOT A RED STAMP

You're not one of our darker brothers are you? Thais can be bastards sometimes.

**theguyrocks** · 23-01-2012, 09:21 PM

Years ago I received the "red" stamp from the folks in Penang. Then it was difficult. I went to Kota Baru. That is on the north eastern side of Malaysia. You take the train to Sanoi-ga-nook station. Then hop onto a motorcycle taxi to the Thai - Malaysian border. The on the otherwise in Malaysia a 30 mile ride into Kota Baru city. There I was able to still get a double entry visa with only 24 hours. Kota Baru was a well kept secret. Rooms were cheap the town is walk-able and the people were very nice. Take a look at that. I also did the language school bit for two years. Then the thai's started getting prissy about that. Thailand is expensive compared to some of the other countries are it. It all depends on the wind and the flood waters around here. Good luck and my heart felt best wishes are for you.

**stickmansucks** · 24-01-2012, 02:26 AM

The new visa heaven is SAVANAKHET !

**Chrisjoubert** · 24-01-2012, 07:48 AM

Hi Jean
I'm also from SA I think the best way is to go to the Thai Immigration in Bangkok and speak to them. The last time I extended my visa after a 3 month stay they were very help full. They will be able to tell you more about the RED stamp on your visa
Best of luck
Chris Joubert

**keekwai** · 24-01-2012, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by stickmansucks

The new visa heaven is SAVANAKHET !

New? You're joking.

**Mister Fixit** · 25-01-2012, 08:31 AM

Originally Posted by keekwai

Originally Posted by stickmansucks

The new visa heaven is SAVANAKHET !

New? You're joking.

Yes, I womnder what he meant by that. It sucks.

**DrAndy** · 25-01-2012, 08:42 AM

quite obvious really

Savannakhet derives from Savanh Nakhone, which means "city of paradise",

**JeanVDB** · 25-01-2012, 05:33 PM

Hahahaha no keekwai im one of your white brothers. yeah im still deciding what to do and which way to go.

**Mr R Sole** · 27-01-2012, 09:48 AM

Consider going to another country, this lot are a bunch of xenophobic, racist scumbags. I have been here for 8+yrs and see it get worse nealry every year. I have a wife a child and have spent millions of baht in this country, helped out after the Tsunami and even taught these fucktards for the past 5yrs!!! and still no thanks or respect...
Burma is looking preferable if Ang Sang can get in!!! Many of my western teacing friends are also hoping that place will open up...old colony and all that!!! better attitude I would expect.

**watdog** · 27-01-2012, 09:58 AM

taught a summer in burma.

dont hold your breath for a big turn around.

junta is playing cat and mouse, imo.

but a very cool place and people, none the less.

**keekwai** · 27-01-2012, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by Mr R Sole

fucktards

I've been looking for a generic all purpose word for Thais. Thanks!

**Racin** · 31-01-2012, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by JeanVDB

yeah. but why?

You have been here six months on tourist visas. And you wonder why you got a stamp saying No More Tourist Visa? Simple, to Thai Immigration you are no longer a tourist here.

**keekwai** · 31-01-2012, 08:07 PM

Actually his info is a bit confusing.

Originally Posted by JeanVDB

I came here with a single entry, got an 30 day extension went to Laos for my first visa run and got a double entry visa and GOT A RED STAMP,

Single entry = 2 months
30 day ext = 1 month

3 months so far right?

Goes to Laos for his FIRST double entry ... gets a Red Stamp.

Then he adds ...

Originally Posted by JeanVDB

In total I have only been here for 6 months.

Maybe Sth African math uses a strange system.

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