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Is it possible to travel from Bangkok to Ranong and do a border bounce by myself?

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Hi, it's ok to bus it down from Bangkok to Ranong and border bounce by yourself right? Tour guide Kawhthaung concurs border is open again and this is possible. Just seeking confirmation. Thanks.

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Yes, you can take a bus from Bangkok to Ranong and do a border bounce by yourself, as the border is open again. It's recommended to use the Sai Tai Mai bus station for the journey, which might take around 9 hours if direct. Various commenters support this plan, noting it's easy to navigate once in Ranong, though assistance is available for those unfamiliar with the process.

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Go to camodia

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Vernon *********

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You could also get train to Chumpon then a bus to Ranong.

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Michael ********

Michael ********

At bus station in Ranong there is a restaurant there lady can assist with travel to burma taking to immigration etc not that much more costs than doing yourself.

Go stay in Town as well visit my mate O and his cocktail bar

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Jody *******

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Why would he need help stamping out & getting on the ferry boat? It's easy & obvious how to do it.

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basically just the taxi to take you to the right places. Been in Ranong a lot and seen farangs in some of the oddest places looking for immigration

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Rob ************

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first for everyone Jody, but from what you say it shouldn't be too problematic, any advice most welcome, thanks

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Jody *******

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Even the songtaew is easy enough.

But I guess there are always a lot of people not used to visa runs!

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Rob ************

Rob ************

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in khawtaung?

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Rob ************

Rob ************

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this is a first for me but will do alone ideally, cheers

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Michael ********

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no just for ranong if you been there before its easy

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Michael ********

Michael ********

Yes easy, best get bus from sai tai mai station (southern bus terminal) may have to change at Surat

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Rob ************

Rob ************

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thanks Michael, yeah i read 9 hrs if direct

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Richard *********

Richard *********

yes< very easy< u can stay up to 14 days in Burma but cant travel more than 20 kms inland

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Rob ************

Rob ************

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thanks Richard, yes i will do, nice spot i hear

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Richard *********

Richard *********

entry stamp Burma $10, Boat across ( 1 seat 1 way ) 50 baht or whole boat 500 r/t its worth spending a night

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Rob ************

Rob ************

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Thank you, whats the cost roughly do you know? tks

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Ron *******

Ron *******

Sounds like an epic bus trip. Have a great time.

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Nigel *********

Nigel *********

You can fly to Ranong. Border is open

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Rob ************

Rob ************

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@Nigel ********

Thank you.

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