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Can you get rejected re-entry into Thailand after doing the Ko Tao - Myanmar visa run?
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Jan 29, 2026
3 months ago
Alex *********
ORIGINAL POSTERHas anyone ever been left in Myanmar (rejected re-entry into Thailand) after doing the Ko Tao - Myanmar run?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion revolves around the risks and experiences related to the Ko Tao - Myanmar visa run. Several comments suggest that while re-entry into Thailand after this visa run is generally possible, it can vary based on individual circumstances such as travel history and current visa status. There are accounts of some individuals only receiving a 7-day entry stamp upon re-entry, emphasizing the evolving nature of immigration policies and advising caution. The need for a valid re-entry visa is also highlighted, along with alternative suggestions, such as choosing Malaysia for border bounces to avoid potential issues.
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What kind of visa do you have?
Eddie **********
Many changes and all clear either
Lynnette *******
Eddie H Porat changes in Myanmar?
Ross ************
Eddie H Porat 👀🤔
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Danila *********
Now it happens more often. green corridor in the airport is the solution
Dave **********
No.
Jan ******************
If you're at risk of being denied entry, consider doing a border bounce by air and applying for a safe entry service.
Neo *************
Jan Kenneth Nesland what is the safe entry service?
Jan ******************
@Neo ************
A safe entry service is a pre-scan and pre-approval of your entry through an agency. If you’re accepted, you’ll be meet and escorted through the immigration and stamped in. The owners of this group as an example provides this service.Reply to
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Joe ******
They won't let you leave Thailand if you don't have a visa to return again. If you hope to return on visa exempt, you're better off to go Malaysia, either Satun or Sadao
MisterB********
If is visa run you have high probability to get only 7 day now.
But..
Depends of your history and how long stay in Burma..
If isn't visa run don't worry at all
But..
Depends of your history and how long stay in Burma..
If isn't visa run don't worry at all
Jan ******************
MisterBrillante No one gets 7 days upon entry visa-exempt; it's 60 days or denial. However, some immigration officers only issue a 7-day extension for visa-exempt entries depending on your travel history.
MisterB********
Jan Kenneth Nesland Who tell you that??
I know people get 7 day just for flight out. 🤷♂️
I know people get 7 day just for flight out. 🤷♂️
Carlos *********
MisterBrillante now they just don’t let you inside. Things have changed since last November. Now they are very strict and they don’t care
MisterB********
Carlos Herranz read.. I know very well people just receive 7 day few week ago.
Plus. I'm just back from Malaysia with visa exemption!! 🤷♂️
(I talk about personal experience)
Plus. I'm just back from Malaysia with visa exemption!! 🤷♂️
(I talk about personal experience)
Todd *********
MisterBrillante no you dont.
MisterB********
Todd McGowan nice something find also people don't believe in nothing.. 😂😅👎
Now believe??
Now believe??
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John **********
If they're not going to let you back in they won't let you out as you'd then be stuck with nowhere to go
Michael ********
Via Ranong. Never heard anyone not allowed re-entry (its a bit isolated that part of myanmar) but have heard of people only getting a 7 day stamp and also not being granted departure at that point of entry/exit
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