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Have the rules changed regarding the number of land border crossings into Thailand?

Visa Rules Land Border Crossings Visa Exemptions Thailand Immigration Visa Policy Changes

Jun 30, 2025

10 months ago

Ashley *******

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Have the changed the rules again to allow only 2 land boarder crossings?

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The rules regarding land border crossings into Thailand have indeed changed in recent years. Previously, there was a restriction allowing only two land border crossings per calendar year, which was abolished in 2024. However, enforcement has tightened recently, and while immigration officers largely decide on entry permissions, there may be a 14-day visa on arrival applicable after the second crossing. This applies at their discretion, meaning some travelers may be questioned, especially those crossing frequently.

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John **********

You can cross as many times as the immigration officer will allow. Every entry is at their discretion

10 months ago

Ashley *******

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Thanks John, There were specific rule relation to only 2 land crossing per calendar year, which were abolished in 2024. Seem they have tightened again, after 2 there appears to be a 14 day visa on arrival. Of course at their discretion.

10 months ago

John **********

Ashley Toner looks like you're from the UK so there's no visa on arrival option for you. Only visa exempt or you obtain a visa in advance.

10 months ago

Ashley *******

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I'm just reading off the Thai embassy website - would be interested as to your info as i'm leaving in 2 day?

10 months ago

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Ashley *******

Ian ********

No land crossing to Cambodia

10 months ago

Ashley *******

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I'm in Malaysia

10 months ago

Tod *********

Ashley Toner no official rule about how many times you can enter thailand by land using the free stamp 60 day visa exempt entry program

Totally up to the border guard when you stamp in/out

If they think you're living here on free stamp entries they will be a lot harder on you

10 months ago

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Tod *********

Greg ********

Nope. Not anything announced. They are being stricter on number of Visa Exempt entries back to back but that includes airports too. A few guys who do the month on month off work in Middle East and elsewhere been pulled recently and told to get visas

10 months ago

Ashley *******

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Thanks its a bit ambiguous- I live in Malaysia- and pop up every few months, booked to go on Thursday 3rd time time year

10 months ago

Greg ********

Ashley Toner It seems to be luck of the draw. I know about guy who has done 3 vida exempt by land plus 3 extensions in a row. He does pay for the privilege. At least he did as it was Cambodian border and they charged 3500 for same day in and out. Border closed now. From the reports they are checking people are genuine tourists. The offshore workers I know questioned were let in bit told to get a tourist or other visa next time.

10 months ago

Ashley *******

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@Greg *******

genuine is ok - I had it before where they counted the stamps and that was it! Then they changed last year to unlimited. I can prove I'm gen tourist!

10 months ago

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Ashley *******

Sean *******

Nope.

10 months ago

Ashley *******

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@Sean ******

I mean they changed it to allow more than 2, but seems they may have changed it back ? going in 3 days I'm just did a quick check regarding the digital Arrival thing

10 months ago

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Ashley *******

What are the current rules on visa-exempt entries and border crossings into Thailand for 2024?

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a year ago

Is there still a limit on the number of land entries per calendar year for Thailand?

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a year ago

Does the new calendar year reset the limit on border runs in Thailand?

6 comments

2 years ago