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Is a Cambodian border run still possible for visa purposes?

Jul 23, 2025
10 days ago
Michael *******
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Is it still possible to do a Cambodian boarder run?
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The discussion reveals that doing a border run to Cambodia is currently impractical due to poor relations between Thailand and Cambodia, and general instability in the region. Some participants suggest flying to other countries instead, while others mention that crossing borders into Myanmar may be limited to specific routes, primarily by boat from Ranong, amidst ongoing civil strife. Laos is recommended as a better option for border runs, with various alternatives mentioned.
Michael *******
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Well there’s definitely no chance of boarder run to Cambodia now 💥 💥
Cedric ******
I’m going to Laos next month to do my run
Michael **************
Laos is the best land border run
Tom *******
Watch out for the land mines tho
Steven *********
They had a tizzy fit recently
Koda **********
done it not long ago had no problems at all . By land
Kerry *******
@Koda *********
but you were in Oregon bro?
Trevor **********
No. You can do via Laos.
Kevin *******
Yes , no problem, take AR15 with you that you got your Thai wife to buy, you might need it😗
Max *********
No
Keith *******
Land borders AND boarders are no-go
Michael *******
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@Keith ******
can fly to Vietnam for a week and come back
Keith *******
@Michael ******
The OP was asking about Cambodia
Michael *******
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@Keith ******
yes just thinking of alternatives
Keith *******
@Michael ******
Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, USA?
Jimmy ****
Is it possible to do a Myanmar border run?
Greg ***********
@Jimmy ***
only in Ranong via Kawthoung, by boat. All other Myanmar borders are closed for foreigner
Ant ***********
@Jimmy ***
Yes you can

From Hua Hin
Jimmy ****
@Ant **********
mae sai border?
Ant ***********
@Jimmy ***
From Hua Hin go by mini van to

Ranong Pier immigration ( 5 hour each way )

Then by boat to - Myanmar ( Kawthoang ) 15 minute

Then back

Can only do in tour group
Max *********
@Jimmy ***
yes, if you need a contract number you can write me
Michael *******
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@Jimmy ***
think they are in the middle of civil war
Andy **********
@Michael ******
they've been in the middle of a civil war and military coup for years. Don't leave the tourist area and you'll be fine.
Donnie ************************
@Andy *********
which border is open for a border run into Myanmar? I've just left Mae Sot and all land crossings are closed that I know of.

There is a boat crossing from further down Thailand but that's about it.
Andy **********
What's a boarder run? Do you need a carpenter?
Alex ********
I would suggest against Cambodia. Both countries are not in the best of ties right now so it might be worth it to go elsewhere unless you really want to visit, but cross over from another country
Michael *******
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@Alex *******
thanks for that Alex
Brandon ************
Only by plane
Michael *******
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