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Is it better for an expat to go to Malaysia instead of Poipet for a visa run in Thailand?
Feb 7, 2024
2 years ago
Amanee *************
ORIGINAL POSTER- American has e-visa (single entry) 60days already extended for 30
-And 30 days about to expire
Is it better to go to Malaysia and come back instead of border run ( poipet)
>> plan is to apply for education visa once come back to Thailand
Any suggestions??
-And 30 days about to expire
Is it better to go to Malaysia and come back instead of border run ( poipet)
>> plan is to apply for education visa once come back to Thailand
Any suggestions??
TLDR : Answer Summary
An American expat with an e-visa is considering whether to go to Malaysia or Poipet for a visa run. Comments suggest that traveling to Malaysia is preferable, as Poipet has a reputation for difficulties with entry and potential denial. Some advise applying for the education visa while in Malaysia, and others share positive experiences with Kuala Lumpur. It is generally agreed that avoiding Poipet is wise due to past issues faced by travelers.
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Alireza *************
Forget about p oi pet.I had big problems.
Frans ******
All these people with their visa expires must go work at the imagrasion offices seems to me they ( now it all? )
Lawrence *********
Kuala Lumpur was good for me.
Amanee *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Lawrence ********
already have e-visa single entry about to expire can I apply for another one through Thai embassy in Malaysia?Lawrence *********
@Amanee ************
Yes I believe if you go in person you may apply for a Visa no problem that's why I went there. You go to the Thai embassy they give you some paperwork and you come back the next day with everything unless you know what you need and bang you get your Visa.Reply to
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Bob **********
Stay away from the Poi Pet border
Amanee *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Bob *********
how about sakaew?Bob **********
@Amanee ************
it’s the same borderReply to
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Bart **************
If you want the ED and need to go abroad for it anyways, why not apply for the ED there?
Amanee *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Bart *************
but it’s risky border run will give 30 days because I need at least 60 days is it possible to just apply for the new tourist visa in thai embassy abroad? ( to get 60days )Bart **************
@Amanee ************
why not then apply for all the visas on the menu and get the right one last? 🤣Reply to
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Amanee *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Bart *************
how? in Thailand it says I need to have at least 60 days in my visa in order for them to process th Ed visa in ThailandReply to
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Brandon ************
They are both border bounces.
But literally ANYWHERE is better than going to Poipet. That's the single worst border for all of Thailand and they love to deny entry to people and leave them stranded in Cambodia.
The easiest is to just find a land border bounce agency to take you out and back same day.
But literally ANYWHERE is better than going to Poipet. That's the single worst border for all of Thailand and they love to deny entry to people and leave them stranded in Cambodia.
The easiest is to just find a land border bounce agency to take you out and back same day.
Amanee *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brandon ***********
thanks for your answer is there any suggestions for good agency to do border bounce ?Amanee *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brandon ***********
right now my friend is in BangkokBrandon ************
@Amanee ************
the only one I'm familiar with is "Thai visa service" they should be easy to find on Google. They leave from the Lotus at On Nut BTS station.Reply to
Brandon ************
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Brandon ************
@Amanee ************
not without knowing what city you're inReply to
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