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How will the new rules affect my METV and can I still do a same-day border run to Malaysia?

METV visa rules border run Thailand immigration visa exemption entry requirements

Nov 15, 2025

6 months ago

Michael *****************************

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How will this “ new “ rules effect my METV,…can I still go to the land border of Malaysia, in and out the same day.

Or should I fly to Kualalumpur.

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The discussion revolves around whether the new enforcement of existing visa rules will affect a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) holder's ability to perform same-day border runs to Malaysia. Commenters clarify that there are no new rules; rather, there is stricter enforcement of existing laws. A METV remains valid for 6 months, allowing multiple entries into Thailand with a 60-day stamp each time. It is emphasized that the visa remains unaffected by the changes and can be extended locally if a longer stay is needed.

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Wannikea *********

Did you read the rules, where does it say it affects any visa or DTV?

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Philippe *********

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well, many told me that tourist visa was the same as visa waiver for the IO when they change from 30 to 60 days...so now is it different?

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Graham ******

@Philippe ********

Visa Exempt at 60 days was basically the same as a SETV but not the METV

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Philippe *********

of course...so Now, what's happen to those concerning extensions if you come by land border for example?

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Graham ******

@Philippe ********

We'll know on Monday when the announcement is made

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Alan ********

From Thai visa centre: Your visa is valid for 6 months. You can enter Thailand as many times as you wish before the validity date expires, and you'll be stamped in for 60 days each time. It goes without saying that you must meet any entry requirements in place for each entry. However, if you would like to stay in the country constantly longer than 60 days, it's simply extendable at the local immigration and you pay the fee of 1,900 THB.�.

You will be ok. However, l am flying to and from Vietnam for 5 days. With a METV.

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Michael *****************************

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thank you Alan,…so it doesn’t matter if I go by flight or cross the Malaysian border by foot.

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Alan ********

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it should not and you are welcome 😊

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Tom *************

@Michael ****************************

they dont like it when you hop borders. You need to "behave as a real tourist". Like the man said stay 5 days or so abroad would be better. On a metv

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Paul *******

There are no new rules. Just more ridged enforcement of existing rules about Visa Exempt Entry.

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Stuart *********

The new “rules” or rather stricter enforcement of existing laws do not (or at least should not) affect those with actual visas.

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