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Are border runs allowed for tourist visas in Thailand, and is it better to do them by land or air?
Are border runs allowed for tourist visa? Better on land or air?
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The post discusses the feasibility of border runs for tourist visas in Thailand, with insights from various commenters. It highlights the risks involved in taking flights for border runs, noting that some users recommend bus border runs as a safer alternative that guarantees re-entry. Users advise caution and mention utilizing agents for easier processing. Additionally, there's some confusion regarding whether the individual has a tourist visa or entered visa exempt, suggesting that proper documentation and planning are crucial.
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Nathan **********
Yeah it's not worth flying in and out u gotta prove your leaving again u get the wrong immigration officer they will make u book a flight to your home country
Nathan **********
Just use agents do border run grantee 60 days 4000bt
Vic *******
@Nathan *********
4000 who are you using 🙈 3,000 going rate 🤷🏼
Robert *********
Never before has this one been asked. Am tres intrigued
Matt *******
Flights way too risky if you get wrong immigration person. Bus border run is guaranteed re entry. Don’t risk a flight border run
Tim *******
@Matt ******
ridiculous commentMatt *******
@Tim ******
I have it in writing from 2 agents that it’s guaranteed re entry
Peter ******
@Matt ******
Bus border run isn't guaranteed entryMatt *******
@Peter *****
sorry should have said with certain visa companies who arrange them it is
Frank **********
Do you have an actual tourist visa or did you enter visa exempt? If so did you already apply for your 30 day extension?
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