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Is it possible to do a same-day border bounce from Phuket to Malaysia by self-driving?
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Sep 12, 2023
3 years ago
Justin ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERIs it possible to self drive from Phuket to Malaysian border and do a border bounce ? Returning same day ( in and out )
( Only to closest border )
( Only to closest border )
TLDR : Answer Summary
The conversation discusses the feasibility of self-driving from Phuket to the Malaysian border for a same-day border bounce. While some participants affirm the possibility, others warn about potential requirements to stay overnight in Malaysia. Recommendations include taking a local drive to Satun and walking across the border or considering the Ranong border for a quicker trip. Participants note that if you are only bouncing across, driving may not be necessary, and walking could save time. Additionally, the required paperwork for the vehicle and insurance depends on whether the car is crossing the border.
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Martin ********
There are vans that do this everyday and its not expensive and you save yourself the hassle of the drive.
Mark *************************
Stay 2 days in Malaysia, Penang would be the first choice if you can drive down for 2 hours after the border. If you cant, just stay in Chang Loon, nothing much there though. Get your car insurance done at Dan Nok. I drive from Chiang Rai to Kuala Lumpur frequently.
Phil ******
No
@Jay ***
however fly out to Malaysia or Singapore can be achieved in one day. Good luck.Aung ************
How about Myanmar national can make extension like that ?If so , how may can get ?
Brandon ************
@SgtAung ***********
no, Myanmar nationals receive 14 day bilateral agreement entry but only at international airports. They aren't going to be able to keep bouncing out and back at a land border to a different country that isn't Myanmar.Reply to
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Rintip ************
Cant return on the same day.
Tore *********
You cant exit by car with a rental car though. Laos is also easier by land; just park, walk trough, walk back. No need to stay over like sometime required with Malaysia.
I usually fly to Ubon and drive to Chong Mek.
I usually fly to Ubon and drive to Chong Mek.
Beng *****
If you're just bouncing across the border and don't need to drive, you can save on car insurance and license plate number stickers. Sometimes there are traffic jams at the border, so walking is much faster.
Michael ********
If you got correct paperwork for car. Yes
Euan ********
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@Euan *******
thx all in this string of repliesBrandon ************
@Euan *******
yourself and your passport and visa if applicable.Euan ********
@Brandon ***********
I was referring to the comment "correct paperwork for the car".Graham ******
@Euan *******
None if the car isn't crossing but if it is then a car "passport" from the local Dept. of Land and Transportation will be required (assuming that you are the registered owner).Richard *********
@Graham *****
u go to dept an have a LETTER ( not passport) issued for taking ur car to Malaysia, Done it many times + only 30% tint on windows, purchase insurance an have 2 stickers in english of ur thai plate
Graham ******
@Richard ********
Different to Laos then as one of these was required along with the Anglicised number plates, T vehicle stickers and insurance purchased at the borderRichard *********
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Nigel *********
Try Ranong.
Stuart *********
@Nigel ********
I second this. It’s only 4 hours rather than 6 ( one way). Then a 40 minute long tail ride. Check into and out of Myanmar in 5 minutes then buy some duty free and return. You certainly won’t be pestered in to staying overnight.Tember ******
@Stuart ********
ok thx for the Informations. 🤘🏼Tember ******
@Stuart ********
Is it now possible to go to Kawthaung without any problems? U have some infos? ThxNigel *********
@Tember *****
ask on the koh phayam FB siteTember ******
@Nigel ********
thx. will do this.Stuart *********
@Tember *****
Not tried since Covid but seen posts on here saying it’s operating as normal now.Reply to
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Richard *********
if ur only bouncing no reason to drive across
Head to Satun an use the Wang Prachan ( A lovely drive ) border an just walk across< BUT ask before you cross if you can come right back an dif there is a "gift" needed :-)
Head to Satun an use the Wang Prachan ( A lovely drive ) border an just walk across< BUT ask before you cross if you can come right back an dif there is a "gift" needed :-)
Paul ********
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Danny *******
Yes
Brandon ************
Many reports of people being required to stay 1 or 2 nights in Malaysia when doing a border bounce, so should find somewhere you can park for a while.
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