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Are the borders to Cambodia and Myanmar currently open for visa runs?

Aug 24, 2025
2 days ago
Gerhard *********
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Good evening , I would like to ask , if the borders to Cambodia or Myanmar are open and if it is possible to make a visa run ? Thanks a lot .
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TLDR : Answer Summary
As of now, the borders to Cambodia are closed to foreigners, with speculation of a possible reopening in mid-September or October. The Myanmar borders also remain closed due to regulations related to crackdowns on scams. The only option for a border bounce at the moment appears to be via Ranong to Myanmar, which some travelers have successfully utilized, though it is essential to check with local expat groups or border run services for the latest information. It is important to differentiate between a visa run (obtaining a visa at a consulate outside Thailand) and a border bounce (stamping in and out immediately for a new entry).
Tod *********
Okay, I'm going to go over this one more time so everyone can catch on about the difference between a VISA RUN and a BORDER BOUNCE (or at least the difference between the two on any groups I'm involved with ๐Ÿ˜› )

๐—•๐—ข๐—ฅ๐——๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—•๐—ข๐—จ๐—ก๐—–๐—˜ <- where you go to a border, stamp out of thailand ๐—•๐—ข๐—จ๐—ก๐—–๐—˜ in and out of another country, then immediately return to thailand to either enter on a new free stamp entry OR to activate a new entry on a valid multiple entry visa

๐—ฉ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—” ๐—ฅ๐—จ๐—ก <- where you ๐—ฅ๐—จ๐—ก to a thai consulate in another country and buy a visa for thailand then come back in.

To be completely honest, most foreigners call bouncing out/back to get a new free stamp entry a "visa run" <- probably because the companies that lug people to the borders started calling it that

But in reality there is a HUGE difference between going to get a real visa thru a thai consulate in another country and just bouncing out/back to get a new free stamp entry.

Seeing as the O/P has a lot of good info from posters about where they can border bounce and where they can't I think we've taken this post about as far as we can.

Best of luck to the O/P in their endeavors
Paul *******
No. Cambodian borders remain closed. There has been a mention of a reopening, which, in the best case scenario could occur as early as mid-September or early October but this is pure speculation at this stage.

The two main Burmese borders Mae Sai and Mae Sot remain closed due to crackdowns on call center scammers, thus no foreigners are allowed to cross.

Strangely, Thai immigration has removed the signs previously posted at the entrances to these border crossings advising that they're closed to foreigners.

Locals can only cross on border passes; passports are currently not recognized for border crossings.

The Phu Nam Ron border crossing is currently shut to everyone but traders and these aren't even allowed to cross more than a couple of times a week..with traders forced to exchange their goods near the borderline.
Mario *********
Laos is a safe option
James ********
@Mario ********
with planning ๐Ÿ€
Rex ******
I crossed boarder at Nong Khai , Friendship bridge to Laos. Had to pay Thai immigration 2000b bribe to get stamped out๐Ÿ˜ก๐Ÿ˜ก
Paul *******
@Rex *****
Why? Never heard of that before. Did you overstay?
James ********
@Paul ******
recently, we've heard of this happening. Might be a rogue happening.
Jayne **********
My partner flew in OK last week end.
Ant ***********
You can go to

Myanmar from

Ranong

I did it 10 weeks ago

and groups go 1-2 times a week from Hua Hin

Ranong Immigration is right next to the pier crossing
Paul *******
@Ant **********
Yes but be prepared to show 10-20K Baht in cash, a ticket out of the country and proof of lodging.
Wannikea *********
You can fly in. No land borders are open except possibly Ranong to Myanmar.
Paul *******
@Wannikea ********
Ranong is open.
Joe **********
There are trips to Satun in the South (Malaysia) and Laos are your only options now...
Graziella ********************
My friend went to Laos. Cambodia border is close
James ********
You say Visa Run... I'm going to assume that you mean a BORDER BOUNCE to get a NEW stamp.

Suggest you check with border run service companies in Thailand....they will have the current information about making a land BORDER BOUNCE.

IF they agree to take you, it's a same day return.

If you try to do it yourself you may need to stay one or two nights in Laos to be able to return.

Check with your local expats groups on Facebook for their reports of doing a border bounce.

Currently ALL land border crossing entries for Cambodia are CLOSED to foreigners.

Myanmar land border crossing entries also are CLOSED to foreigners.

There may be a border bounce in Southern Thailand using a boat trip to Myanmar and back.
Paul *******
@James *******
Yes indeed; Cambodian borders are closed to all travelers. No trade going in or out.

Ranong-Kawthaung is open but the Thai side is strict - they want to see 20K in cash, a hotel booking and ticket out of the country. You might be able to talk your way out of some of these requirements if you're fluent in Thai and you're not on a visa exempt stamp.
James ********
@Paul ******
thanks for your helpful reply โœ…
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