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Can I re-enter Thailand after multiple land border runs this year?
Apr 28, 2023
3 years ago
Jess ******************
ORIGINAL POSTERI am scheduled to do a land border run with a visa service at 7am tomorrow, from CM to Laos... I just realized I have already done 2 land border runs!
Is this a strict rule now? Will they stop me from re-entering Thailand?
I assume the only other option is to fly out of the country, get a visa processed at a Thai embassy and come back?
I got a 45 day tourist visa and I extended it, my extension expires on May 2nd.
Any insights would be greatly appreciated. 🙏
Is this a strict rule now? Will they stop me from re-entering Thailand?
I assume the only other option is to fly out of the country, get a visa processed at a Thai embassy and come back?
I got a 45 day tourist visa and I extended it, my extension expires on May 2nd.
Any insights would be greatly appreciated. 🙏
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user is concerned about their ability to re-enter Thailand after realizing they have already completed two land border runs in 2023. They are scheduled for another run but are unsure if this violates immigration rules. Comments suggest that if two land border runs have already been made, further entries by land may be denied, and flying out and back in or obtaining a visa from a nearby country like Laos or Cambodia might be necessary. The discussion emphasizes the importance of correct terminology regarding visa types and possible restrictions on repeated land entries.
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@Jess *****************
did you end up doing the border run?:)Chris ***********
Do another land border run, you will be arrested and deported, even if you have a visa and some kind of excuse to be doing a third land border run. Changing border locations will not help.
Paul *******
@Chris **********
Arrested is not the right word. Denied entry = maybe.Chris ***********
@Paul ******
Denied entry, arrested, detained, deported. Words from boss at Ranong,'Mr understand, you are now under arrest.
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Ryan *******
As an side question, does Koh Lipe boat crossing count as a land border crossing? I'm guessing it does.
Michael **********
You better get a visa, you've already got here for 150days and done border bounce twice. Even if you fly out and in, you might not be allowed to get in the country or get a lot of questions about the purpose to be in thailand which is clearly not just for tourism..
Todd *********
@Michael *********
tourism can last a long time also…. No time limitsReply to
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Hans *******
Maybe easier to fly to Cambodia to Siem Reap, see the temples there for 2 or 3 days then come back.
Mitchell *******
Go visit Kuala Lumpur for a few days. Problem solved.
Bonnie *******
You can leave just have to fly back in
John *******
Fly out fly straight back in = 30 day stamped back in
Nigel *********
You could try and get a tourist visa in Lao and come back via land border with that.
Stuart *********
Just to clear up terminology. You didn’t get a 45 day tourist visa. You got a visa exempt stamp. You have no visa. Just a stamp.
If you’ve done two visa exempt entries by a land border already this year you cannot do another. Depending on the border they will either not let you leave (and tell you must use another border or fly out) or they’ll let you out but will tell you you have to enter by air.
Your border run service should have checked all this beforehand.
If you’ve done two visa exempt entries by a land border already this year you cannot do another. Depending on the border they will either not let you leave (and tell you must use another border or fly out) or they’ll let you out but will tell you you have to enter by air.
Your border run service should have checked all this beforehand.
Jess ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stuart ********
Thank you for the clarification! I wasn't aware of the terminology, helps me to navigate the situation 🙏Looks like I'm flying to Singapore for the weekend!
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Jess ******************
ORIGINAL POSTERI did one on January 3rd and another in Feb. I had thought I did this right before the new year, but just checked and realized I've done 2 in 2023.
They are strict about this, I presume?
They are strict about this, I presume?
Richard *********
Stéfan ********
@Jess *****************
yes .. you have to fly back inJess ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stéfan *******
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John **********
Did you do two this calendar year? I'd be surprised if you did and the border run company will take you
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