What difficulties can travelers face when re-entering Thailand on a student visa with a re-entry permit?

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TL;DR

In September 2026, a traveler reported spending 4–5 hours undergoing immigration checks at Suvarnabhumi Airport when returning from trips around Southeast Asia with a student visa and a re-entry permit; actual class attendance and photos of travels within Thailand helped during discussions with the officer. Rules change — confirm with an official source before you travel.

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In a September 2026 report, a traveler said that immigration checks at Suvarnabhumi Airport took 4–5 hours when returning from flights around Southeast Asia with a student visa and re-entry permits.

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In the same September 2026 report, the traveler said that actually attending classes and showing photos of their trips within Thailand helped during discussions with the immigration officer.

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