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Is it necessary to bring luggage on a border run in Thailand if I'm worried about being refused re-entry?
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Feb 1, 2025
a year ago
Lee *****
ORIGINAL POSTERHi guys advice please , if I do a border run instead of 30 day extension should I take my luggage with me in case I'm refused entry back into Thailand. I've never done this before .
Thank you
Thank you
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user inquires whether to take luggage on a border run to avoid being refused entry back into Thailand, expressing concerns as a first-time traveler for this purpose. Community responses indicate that it's generally safe for first-time border runners, with many suggesting a small bag suffices. Some advise on alternatives like visa run agencies or extensions for ease, while others caution about specific border locations.
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Colin ********
We did one yesterday with agent in Jomtien
Left 4am back 12.30 pm
Fresh as a daisy
Left 4am back 12.30 pm
Fresh as a daisy
Lou **************
Always
Baz *********
Just extend, far easier.
But first time border run you would be extremely unlikely to have problems
But first time border run you would be extremely unlikely to have problems
Bill ********
Yup.....
Lee ***********
That's a personal decision based upon risk adversity, for me a small bag does for a week if you have a passport and money you have no worries.
Bent *************
Why should you be refused entry?
And why dont you want 30 days extension?
And why dont you want 30 days extension?
Peter *******
Just avoid Poi Pet
David ********
@Peter ******
curious as to why this should be avoided. Is that only for border runs? I've only ever crossed here once in a Giant Ibis bus en route from Bangkok to Siem Reap for a 16-day stay, but then flew back.Peter *******
@David *******
It's had a reputation for years for being trouble, i.e. not being allowed in, or in the same day, just not worth the risk, go to a friendlier borderDavid ********
@Peter ******
interesting. My intention is not to do a border run, but to use it specifically to cross the border en route from one destination to the other (on Giant Ibis). I'm only using the Thailand visa for 60 days before moving onwards, no real desire to stay here for any extended length of time.Peter *******
@David *******
crossing the border will be no issueReply to
Peter *******
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Pete ********
Nong Kai in Jan 2 days vienians 60 day exempt on return no probs uk citizen
Colin ********
@Pete *******
you canIan *********
@Pete *******
i thought u could just go and come back same day at nong khai!!.i did last time but was a few mth agoPete ********
@Ian ********
yes you can personal choice to stay a couple of daysReply to
Pete ********
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Lucas **********
Just extend ,
Barbie ***********
Just get your passport
Stephen *******
1st time should be ok
Garrett ***********
Depends where you leave the country at. Some of the Laos borders have been making people stay out for 2 days. If you use a visa run agency you won't have to stay out. If you fly out, you'll be fine too.
I did a run in December, it was cheaper to fly round trip to HKN than it was to take a van to Laos. might want to take a look right now at your options.
I did a run in December, it was cheaper to fly round trip to HKN than it was to take a van to Laos. might want to take a look right now at your options.
Stephen *********
@Garrett **********
HKG?Garrett ***********
@Ste****
YesReply to
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