Can I do a border run to extend my visa waiver in Thailand?

Mar 15, 2018
7 years ago
Justine ********
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Hi !

I entered Thailand on a visa waiver in January that I extended. I want to stay longer and was wondering if it was possible to do just a border run and get another waiver or if I have to stay out of the country for a night or more ?
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The user is inquiring about extending their stay in Thailand after entering on a visa waiver. They seek clarification on whether they can simply do a border run without spending a night outside Thailand to obtain another waiver. Other users respond with insights on border runs, visa rules, and the necessity of possibly staying out of the country for a night, especially if crossing at certain borders like Malaysia.
Tod *********
Okay, justine said she is going to Penang to get a tourist vsia.

I'm turning this thread off
Tod *********
@Jus****
, good luck (y)

You can turn off comments on this thread if you want then :)
Tod *********
@Justine *******
, If you're down that way why not go to the thai consulate in Penang and get a single entry tourist visa instead?
Marco *********
@Tod ********
maybe just to get money from border run every 30 days instead of 60? Hmmm...
Tod *********
@Ma***
, I wonder why an agent would say that too? It doesn't make any sense at all.
Marco *********
As I already told to Justine in private message, she can absolutely get 30 day extension.

It is very strange that an agent give such a wrong advice.

Hope he just misunderstood the matter.
Justine ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thanks everyone ! I ended up buying a bus ticket to Penang and will either fly back or get a two months tourist visa. :)
Astrid **********
Yes he is the main man here... I would not know dear
@Tod ********
. This is the answer she was given unfortunately 😊
Tod *********
@Astrid *********
, I take it Mr Kim is a visa agent down on that island then.

Why would an agent tell you that you can't get a 30 day extension on a 30 day visa exempt entry?

The only people who can't get one are people from Hong Kong, Lao, Monaco, Mongolia Russia and Vietnam.

Most all western countries can get a 30 day extension..
Astrid **********
Mr. Kim is like the Mr.
@Jim **************
of Koh Phangan ✌
Ellie *******
Sounds like Mr. Kim is Korean? If so, for his case he cannot, I assume. Not same to you...
Justine ********
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@Tod ********
mr Kim told me that. But it’s great news if it’s possible !
Tod *********
@Justine *******
I don't know where you got the idea that you can't extend a 30 day visa exempt entry by land by 30 more days at the immigration office because you can for 1900baht
Justine ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
thanis a lot for your help !
Justine ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
apparently you cannot extend a visa weaver entering by land and since I might stay a bit over a month it will be easier.
Justine ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Yes I think that is what I will end up doing :)
Justine ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Ok gréât thanks. I tried that two years ago but it was after a tourist visa extended and was not possible, I was wondering if it had change. Apparently yes :)
Marco *********
It's a sad story, I know....
Tod *********
@Marco ********
(y) thanx
Marco *********
All borders: Satun for sure, much probably also Sadao and Pradang Besar.

If you hear someone "back to back" who gets 30 day without any trouble and 1,000 baht tea money, please let me know
Justine ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
I am leaving from Koh Phangan not sure which border they usually take us for border bounce
Tod *********
@Marco ********
There is more than one border crossing between thailand and Malaysia :O What one are you talking about Sadao?
Justine ********
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@Marco ********
thanks ! I was indeed planing on using Malaysian border. What would be my options here ?
Marco *********
If you use malaysian border you probably will be denied your stamp unless you spend one night in Malaysia
Justine ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Gréât, thank you so much !
Tod *********
@Justine *******
nope, but depending on where you're bouncing to be prepared to have proof of funds (20K baht in cash) just in case you're asked for it
Justine ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Ok, and the fact that I already have one extended and bounce right after is not a problem ?
Tod *********
Since Dec 31st 2016 they went back to 30 day visa exempt entries by land but put a limit of TWO per year.
Tod *********
you can do a border-bounce (go to a border, stamp out of thailand, stamp in&out of another country and stamp right back into thailand to get a 30 day visa exempt entry stamp

Be advised that you can get only TWO 30 day visa exempt entry stamps by land borders in a year.
Tod *********
What is your nationality?
Justine ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
French :)
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