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Can I get a second 30-day extension after a visa run in Thailand?

Visa Extensions Visa Rules Thailand Visa Visa Run 30-Day Visa Visa Exempt Entry Travel to Myanmar Public Bus Travel

Dec 20, 2017

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I had planned on making a visa run to Myanmar next week but discover the van service has been discontinued.  So I guess the other option is a "do it youself" trip on public buses.

  I already have one visa extension on my original 30 day visa stamp.  It didn't used to be possible to buy a second extension but have rules changed?

  Thanks for any advice.

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The original poster planned to make a visa run to Myanmar but found that van services had ceased. They are inquiring whether it's possible to obtain a second 30-day extension after already using one on their initial 30-day visa. Community members clarify that only one 30-day extension is allowed for a 30-day visa exempt entry and mention that Thai regulations allow for two visa exempt entries via land borders in a calendar year. They also share advice on alternative travel options to border locations and provide updates about bus services available for visa runs.

Tod *********

The company Thai Visa Service just started up service to Kanchanaburi from Bangkok too. I think their first run is Christmas Eve Day.

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Tod *********

, where are you in thailand.

There's a company that takes people to the Phu Nam Ron border in Kanchanaburi from Hua Hin and from Bangkok too I think.

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I then contacted no less than THREE travel agencies who all informed me the service was defunct for various reasons, lack of demand, no visa service at the border etc. Not true. Simply call the phone number on the site.

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A big thank you to Philip Cummins for informing me that the border run service is still active in Chiang Mai. I had tried making a reservation online which was unsuccessful. I

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Really would like to get in touch with that service if you could tell me the name. Thanks

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Philip *********

I just got confirmation of boarder bump by van from company here in Chiang Mai for Myanmar for Dec 27 ?

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Peter ***********

No problem

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Tod *********

, that I don't know sorry :/

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Peter ***********

Any prices please ?

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Peter ***********

Cheers Tod

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Tod *********

Peter, yep, definitely open for 30 day visa exempt entries (as long as you don't have two already by land this year).

Here's a 30 day stamp just to prove it

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Peter ***********

Is Phu Nam Ron open again for border bounce ?

My mate just got 30 day ext on 60 day tourist. But needs 30 more days.

He is in hua him and I stay kanchanaburi.

Thanks.

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Tod *********

, people in chiang Mai that need to border bounce up at the Mae Sai - Tachiliek border with burma usually take that "green bus" It gets you right there.

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Thanks Tod....in Chiang Mai sadly but will keep that in mind for the future

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Tracy **********

but i drove

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Peter ***********

Tracy. How much to cross ?

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Tracy **********

i just went there. was easy as

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Tracy **********

near kanchanaburi

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Tod *********

Just curious? What border with burma did you cross at

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nope, you can only get one 30 day extension on a 30 day visa exempt entry :/

Also remember you can only do TWO 30 day visa exempt entries by land borders in a calendar year ;)

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George Bowen, you can walk across the land border if you want to but if you're comin' in without a visa you'll get stamped in on a 30 day visa exempt entry and you have a limit of two per calendar year by land.

By air there is technically no limit, but at some point you'll be questioned by the immigration officer if they think you're living here on back-2-back 30 day visa exempt stamps when flying in

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