Is it okay to exit Thailand on the last day of my METV to get a new 60-day visa, and is Mae Sot a friendly border run location?

METV (Multiple Entry Tourist Visa)Border Run Visa Extensions Mae Sot Thailand Visa Regulations

January 20, 2019

6 years ago

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hi, my METV ends on 31.1. and i going for border run to MaeSot ... it is ok if i exit Th 31.1. and come back at same day for get new 60 days on this visa? Or better before, 30, 29 etc ... thank you ... and is MaeSot friendly for this runs? Thank you for advice

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The user seeks advice on whether it's permissible to exit Thailand on the last day of their METV (Multiple Entry Tourist Visa) to perform a border run to Mae Sot for a new 60-day visa. They also inquire about the friendliness of Mae Sot for such border runs.

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