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Can I border bounce on a DTV from Pattaya to extend my stay in Thailand?

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Mar 31, 2025

3 days ago

Anonymous *************

ORIGINAL POSTER

180 days on a DTV coming up, living in Pattaya. Can I border bounce either via BKK airport or via a van service to Cambodia on the same day to get another 180 days or do I need to spend time out of the country?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user living in Pattaya is inquiring if they can do a same-day border bounce via Bangkok airport or a van service to Cambodia to extend their DTV visa for another 180 days. Responses indicate that it is possible to return to Thailand the same day, utilizing agents who offer border run services for a fee, around 5,500 baht, and requiring about 10 hours for the trip. Some comments also mention the need for a 90-day reporting requirement.

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90 days report is needed ?

2 days ago

Marco ***********

There are agents for border run from Pattaya same day. I think it was 5.500 baht. Minivan to border and back around 10 hours.

3 days ago

Bob **********

Pay an agent and you’ll come back the same day

3 days ago

Peter ********

You can come back to Thailand the same day.

3 days ago

Nathan ****

@Peter *******

You can but always advisable not to. Go check out some local restaurants, stay the night and come back.

3 days ago

Anonymous *************

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@Nathan ***

Have there been any reports of anyone being rejected entry if they left and came back on the same day?

3 days ago

Anonymous ******************

Anonymous participant Yes plenty. You can never pick the mood of the immigration officer at the specific time and place

2 days ago

Brandon ************

Anonymous participant I have not seen any reports of anyone on DTV being denied entry at all, and not for a same-day border bounce.

3 days ago

Nathan ****

Anonymous participant Over the years, yes. I've done Cambodian border in Surin and they tell you to go for one day. I've also come back the same day, it's a mix and depends on the officer in charge at the time.

3 days ago

David ********

@Nathan ***

he is talking about DTV not a visa exempt 60 day of course this get questioned DTV is 5 year visa

2 days ago

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David ********

What are the best options for extending a DTV visa from Chiang Mai?

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4 days ago

What are the experiences with re-entering Thailand after a short trip abroad and the 180-day visa rule?

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