I entered Thailand for the first time on 1/10/2025 and received a 60 days stay. I haven’t done any extensions or visa runs yet. I would like to stay in Thailand until 1/18/2026, so I’m planning to do a visa run until 28/11/2025 to get another 60 days.
I booked a border run with a local agency, but they told me they can’t process the visa run at the original border (Chiang Khong) due to stricter regulations. They suggested a different border, but the situation feels a bit uncertain. I’m considering whether it might be simpler to book a same- ay return flight to Malaysia instead.
Given the current circumstances, which option would be better? I hold a Hungarian passport.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking advice on whether to proceed with a planned visa run at the Chiang Khong border or opt for a flight to Malaysia due to stricter regulations affecting border runs. Various comments suggest flying might be a better option, with recommendations to avoid same-day returns and consider other countries like Cambodia. Additionally, some users suggest applying for a 30-day extension at immigration as a simpler solution.
I would suggest flying somewhere for a few days (even just for a weekend) at the end of November, then coming back but you should have a return ticket. Then I think it should be okay.
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