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Can I do a budget border run from Hua Hin to Laos or Malaysia within 1-2 days based on my visa history?

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Jan 24, 2024

2 years ago

Quirin *****

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Hi!

I would like to do a border run from Hua hin on budget and wanted to ask if anyone has an experience if I can do the run over Land (Malaysia or Laos) on 1-2 days with the visa history of entering in December 04 -> 30 day exemption -> extended stay for another 30 days mid December until Feburary 1st. 

Would be very thankful because I am not really sure if it’s possible same-day or with one night in Laos with the new rule. 

All the best!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking advice on doing a budget border run from Hua Hin, considering their visa history of entering Thailand on December 4 and extending their stay. Commenters provide insights indicating that same-day border runs are possible, especially to Laos, though some borders, particularly to Malaysia, may require an overnight stay. An alternative route to Myanmar from Ranong is also suggested as an easy option.

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2 years ago

Quirin *****

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Thank you all for the help !

2 years ago

Martin *********

Maybe you can do a border run on same day return but if it’s from Hua Hin to Laos I don’t think the driver would Or Should be doing that

2 years ago

Nongnuch ********

from Hua Hin, the shortest and easiest border run is done to Ranong, entering Myanmar by boat. It is 500.- THB on the Myanmar side, no overnight stay required. There are Visarun Companies in Hua Hin which take you there

2 years ago

Quirin *****

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@Nongnuch *******

Do you know a good one? I went to one they wanted 6800 Baht (but went to Burma) 😅I am thinking of just taking the boat by myself

2 years ago

Nongnuch ********

@Quirin ****

try "Lime Tour Hua Hin", a friend of mine just used them 3 weeks ago, 5300.- THB per person (it is far (!!) an thus a bit costly

2 years ago

Quirin *****

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@Nongnuch *******

ok thank you

2 years ago

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Quirin *****

Steve *******

Border run you can do the same day

2 years ago

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

What new rule? There's no new rule.

Some borders in Malaysia are known to require an overnight stay but Laos borders are generally considered the easiest.

2 years ago

Steve *******

@Brandon ***********

Really, I never heard of any border crossings that require an oversight stay not even Poipet, which some people claim is needed but it's not.

You might have to pay a premium to get out the same day but it'll be a nominal fee, 200-300bt, and maybe nothing if you're lucky

2 years ago

Graham ******

@Steve ******

Poipet has an overnight rule for Visa Exempt, I fell foul of it 2 weeks after it was introduced

2 years ago

Katrin *******

@Steve ******

Last year, people had to stay up to three nights at the Malaysian border to enter Thailand again. They were travelling individual, everybody on a paid border bounce could turn back immediately.

2 years ago

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Katrin *******

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