Is crossing land borders in Thailand cheaper than visa extensions?

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Dec 24, 2018

6 years ago

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Great news!

Crossing the land borders now is cheaper than visa extensions.

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The current situation in Thailand shows that crossing land borders has become cheaper than extending visas, providing an alternative for expats and travelers in need of visa solutions.

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