How Long Do We Need to Leave Thailand for a Border Run to Myanmar?

Question

Hey! Border run advice needed. We have been in Thailand (Koh Phangan) nearly 60 days and want to do a border run to Myanmar. We want to do it by ourself without an agency. How long do we have to leave Thailand before coming back in? Are a couple of hours enough? Thanks for any help! 😊

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is seeking advice on how to perform a border run to Myanmar after staying in Thailand for nearly 60 days. They are questioning how long they need to be outside Thailand before they can return, and whether a few hours is sufficient. Several comments from the community provide insights, including tips about potential requirements such as proof of funds and on-the-spot ticket purchases. Recommendations for using visa run services and personal experiences with the border process are also shared.

Tod ********* · Answer

and we're done. Good Luck to [mention redacted] border bouncing.

Milan ******** · Answer

Ranong very easy, boat to mynmar site for 700-1000thb, they make copies for you, give you 10usd banknote if you dont have, ranong IO very friendly and always without problem for me

Stephen ********* · Answer

Chiang Rai is easy but far for you. Can get a 15 day temporary passport at Myanmar side, Myanmar immigration keep your passport. Return same day if you wish or stay Myanmar side. Depends on your eligibility for 30 day visa exempt.

Ben ******* · Answer

For the Ranong - Burma visa run make sure you have crisp $10 USD bill for each person, that's required.  Maybe photos on white background also, cant remember - research.

Stuart ********* · Answer

It is actually quite easy to do yourself. Get to the pier go to the immigration check out kiosk. Find a boat that will take you across (actually they’ll find you).  You need 2 copies of your passport data page and a crisp (as in unused) $10 note for the Myanmar side. Takes about 30 minutes on the boat. When stamped in to Myanmar they give you 10-15 mins so you can visit the duty free shops then the boat will bring you back. Price of the boat will vary depending how many of you there are and your negotiating skills.

Nilma *********** · Answer

For the peace of mind I would go with a visa run company as if something happen the driver would sort everything for you.

Just went there last Saturday,lucky for me the driver was there to sort an unexpected problem that I had to pay extra 1,000b to the IO pocket.

In the end all worked out fine.( After I paid) 😄😄

Tod ********* · Answer

Keep in mind SOME nationalities are asked for proof of funds (20K baht or the equivalent in CASH) and can be asked for proof of onward travel when stamping back in to thailand. Whether you will be asked or not I don't know..

Tod ********* · Answer

You go to the Ranong border with Burma. There are more than a few visa run services there that will arrange to lug you guys over to Ranong, bounce you out and back and then bring you back to your island.

Post on the Koh Phangan F/B group you'll get answers for sure