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Is border bouncing or visa runs an option for Indian nationals in Thailand?

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Jan 23, 2025

a year ago

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

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Hi all!

I was told by agents that border bounce or visa run is not an option for Indians....can anyone confirm please?

Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The question raised about the viability of border bounce or visa run options for Indians in Thailand received mixed responses. Various community members suggested that immigration policies might not favor border runs for certain visas such as the DTV, and some pointed out potential biases from agents based on nationality. There are differing opinions regarding the role of nationality in immigration decisions, with some suggesting that luck and the specific immigration officer can play a significant role. Recommendations included considering agents who are knowledgeable about Indian nationals in Thailand.

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a year ago

Kool *******

I have a strong feeling the OP is not talking about a DTV. I suspect he is talking about a regular visa exempt entry, or an actual tourist visa.

a year ago

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

Immigration doesn't want DTVs doing border runs, just as much as they don't want to see tourist exemptions being used for the same purpose (without being able to milk it). There are more and more hints that immigration just doesn't like the DTV. I doubt it has anything to do with your nationality; they just don't benefit from the DTV at all.

a year ago

Sam ******

Anonymous participant 855 keep it to Thailand visa bruh

a year ago

Ray *****

Anonymous participant 855 you have literally no idea what immigration wants or likes. You are just expressing an opinion. Until immigration make an announcement that border runs are not allowed on the DTV (which is highly unlikely) then people that have a DTV can do a border run.

a year ago

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

@Ray ****

We do agree. Likely or unlikely events are opinions.

a year ago

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

Wayne *********

You can fly from Bangkok to Vietnam for 2000 BHT if you plan ahead and book early. Spend the night

a year ago

Ben ********

I don't the answer for sure, but I don't see how a nationality could affect it. That being said, it could come down to how the immigration officer feels on the day. Also, the agent who said that could be talking rubbish / being racist etc

a year ago

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

Agents don't like the DTV. They'll tell you anything

a year ago

Winston ************

Yeah, not an option unless you pay those "agents". Agents always have your best interests in mind /s

a year ago

Greg ********

Some agents do not want to deal with certain nationalities and some do not even want to deal with the DTV for a border bounce. Now if they have specific information from the borders they tend to use then it will be true. Is there not an Indian guy runs and agency in Bangkok? He should know

a year ago

Sean *******

Same day bounce?

a year ago

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

Yes its very racist visa!

a year ago

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

Are border runs allowed for tourist visas in Thailand, and is it better to do them by land or air?

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a year ago