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Can my friend border bounce to Malaysia for a visa exempt entry after a year on Covid extensions in Thailand?

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Nov 2, 2022

3 years ago

Jason **************

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Hi Guys, looked through all Q&A & advice appreciated please:

My mate has been in Thailand for 1 year on Covid extensions. We are surat Thani. 

1. Can he border bounce on a motorbike to Malaysia (best crossing town also appreciated?) returning with visa exempt? 

2. Should he do a visa run to Penang / KL to buy 60 day TR? Italian passport. Cheers!

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The individual is seeking advice on whether they can border bounce to Malaysia and return with a visa exemption, as well as whether they should opt for a visa run to Penang or Kuala Lumpur to acquire a 60-day tourist visa. They have been in Thailand for a year on Covid extensions.

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