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How can I extend my Thai visa using the Ranong to Myanmar route?

Jan 1, 2026

a day ago

Just completed my trip to Myanmar via Ranong. We drove down in our car and parked by the pier. Immediately we were offered boat trips so we paid a guy 1000bt to take us. I was the only one on the boat. In addition 500 bt for Visa. Everyone was very helpful including immigration on both sides.

This was my first time not flying in and out on DTV so was happy for the guy's help and didn't begrudge the 1k. Overall it took 2 hrs in total. No questions at all about my DTV. Not asked about funds or anything. 180 more days in my passport

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user shared their experience of traveling to Myanmar from Ranong to extend their visa. They mentioned the ease of the process, costing 1000 baht for the boat trip and an additional 500 baht for the visa, with a total duration of approximately 2 hours. The user received helpful assistance from immigration officials on both sides and noted that there were no questions regarding their visa status. Several comments from others followed, asking about further visa extension possibilities and expressing appreciation for the shared information.

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Andy **********

Immediately I paid whatever they asked like a good little westerner.

11 hours ago

Oli *********

So totally 1500 bhat?

21 hours ago

Peter **********

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@Oli ********

yes

21 hours ago

Anonymous ******************

@Peter *********

1000 baht boat, the guy waited you and brought you back?

17 hours ago

Peter **********

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Anonymous participant 928 yes. The guy basically stayed with me and sorted everything. It is a bit different than I expected. We had to stop and show my passport in 3 different places- police, army and finally immigration. He helped me throughout. At Myanmar immigration they ask if you are staying overnight. If not they stamp entry and exit at same time. Againy boat driver just remindede to check all my stamps.

10 hours ago

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Peter **********

James ********

Thanks for your helpful report ☺️

a day ago

David **********

Do you know if I would get 30 days extension on visa free tourist travel doing that?

We drove up there from Khaolak last year but couldn't find anyone to help us, or the correct Pier.

a day ago

Sascha **********

@David *********

as mentioned, 30 day extension is gotten at immigration, not at the border. If staying in Khao Lak this means a trip to Phang Nga.

If you want another 60 days exempt entry via Ranong, rest assured that the IO’s there will not stamp you out if they are not willing to stamp you back in. They won’t let you be stuck in limbo between the two countries.

And the pier btw is clearly indicated on Google Maps:

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8 hours ago

James ********

Ask your local Thai immigration office for their requirements for the 30 day extension based on you having entered Thailand as Visa Exempt entry.

a day ago

James ********

Use an experienced border run service company. There's a big difference between a DTV visa holder and those who entered Thailand as Visa Exempt entry.

a day ago

Jonas *************

@David *********

if you have exempt entry 60 day you can get 30 day extension at any immigration office in Thailand. No the restriction is that you only can get that one time a year (?)

Some people have previously done border runs and go out and come back and get another exempt entry another 60 days but this is being frowned on and people are more and more refused entry at least for several of these.

a day ago

Elías ********

@David *********

that's totally up to the officer, and your Immigration history would also play a big role.

a day ago

Peter **********

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@David *********

I don't know

a day ago

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Peter **********