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Is It Possible to Complete a Visa Run to Padang Besar in One Day?

Visa Run Padang Besar Non-O Visa

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Hello people, I'm doing a visa run to get additional 90days stay in thailand, I'm going to Pedang Besar in Malaysia from Hat Yai , Is it possible to enter and exit the same day or it has to be a overnight for a date change?

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The user inquired about the possibility of executing a visa run from Hat Yai to Padang Besar, Malaysia, in a single day to extend their stay in Thailand by 90 days. Responses from the community confirmed that it is indeed possible to enter and exit the same day, provided that travelers are prepared with the necessary documents, such as proof of funds (20,000 baht). Several users shared their personal experiences, noting the smooth process and various travel routes from Hat Yai to Padang Besar.

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Kim ********

Kim ********

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**UPDATE** No problem to exit and enter the same day 😊👍 thx for all the help and information.

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James ********

James ********

Good luck...

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Jari ************

Jari ************

So that was Padang Besar, train station or road border?

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Kyriakos **************

Kyriakos **************

Thanks.

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Kyriakos **************

Kyriakos **************

Did you have to show

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Kyriakos **************

Kyriakos **************

Thanks on my way tomorrow

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Tod *********

Tod *********

Have proof of funds (and there they ask for 20K BAHT not the equivalent) when you stamp back in and you should be okay.

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Kim ********

Kim ********

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thx I'll bring that along and try to do a quick hop to get back to Thailand asap 😊

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Kyriakos **************

Kyriakos **************

I have used Padang Besar twice e in the last 6 months with a marriage visa i got from Savannakhet and was just out in out in. The first time one imm oficer asked proof of

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baht and second time no questions.Going again next Wednesday.

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Kyriakos **************

Kyriakos **************

Thanks i am leaving on Wednesday evening

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Kyriakos **************

Kyriakos **************

Total cost for scooter taxis and minibus about 320baht

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Kyriakos **************

Kyriakos **************

Pleasure let me kmow if everything is OK

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Kyriakos **************

Kyriakos **************

From Hat Yai get a scooter taxi to bus station then minibus to Padang Besar at Pedang Besar get a scooter taxi to take you through Malaysia border and bavk to Thailand side to get stamped in again. Then same scooter taxi to take you back to the minibus station to take you back to Hat Yai. Once in Hat Yai get a scooter taxi back to train station.

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Kyriakos **************

Kyriakos **************

i get the evening train from Hua Hin arrive at Hat Yai in the morning do the border run and get train back same evening.

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Kyriakos **************

Kyriakos **************

I go by train from Hua Hin and back

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Kim ********

Kim ********

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Ah ok great news then, hopefully I can do the same :)

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David ********

David ********

I often use the Ta Ba border in Narathiwat Province. It's always smooth and easy crossing there. I'm on a work visa though.

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Jari ************

Jari ************

I'd be prepared to stay overnight as well. Please report later how it went.

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Kim ********

Kim ********

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@Jari ***********

sure will! 😊👍

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Robert *******

Robert *******

There are different stories going around about all the borders at the south with Malaysia. At the moment I do not dare to tell which story is correct, some say no problem, others say you have to stay overnight, others say they paid their visa run bus drivers extra for the stamp.

Some companies went on hold of visarun sales to these borders.

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Robert *******

Robert *******

leave the wife and kid at home. Go by yourself.

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Kim ********

Kim ********

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thanks I just want as quick as possible run though, we have a 2month old baby back home outside Hat yai that dont have passport yet so want to get back asap ofc :)

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Robert *******

Robert *******

Safe bet, try to go out and return same day, be prepared if you have to stay overnight, a small back pack with clean underwear, toothbrush and paste will do, And some money, they like to ask you to show 20.000 Thb in cash

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Kim ********

Kim ********

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so the safest bet is to get a room across the border and wait the 24h before I re-enter thailand again I guess.

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Bobby ********

Bobby ********

I've done a same day out-in Malaysia. I believe it's only Cambodia that you have to stay 24 hours. But the experts will confirm

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Steve *********

Steve *********

Just to clarify, when you wrote "overstay", did you mean "overnight"?

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Michael ********

Michael ********

@Steve ********

sorry

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Michael ********

Michael ********

@Steve ********

he did say overnight at least that’s the way I read it.

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Kim ********

Kim ********

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Yes , overnight is the correct term :)

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