Is it still possible to do a visa run in Ranong?

Todd McGowan You’re not wrong 👍 — that’s a fair summary of how it’s been working in practice.

At the Ranong border (Thailand ↔ Myanmar), visa runs are still happening and services are operating. For many people doing an occasional run, it works fine.

But the key point — like you said — is this:

• Multiple back‑to‑back land runs = higher chance of problems

• Immigration officers have discretion

• The more time you’ve already spent in Thailand, the more scrutiny you’ll face

• Eventually you can expect questioning, warnings, or refusal

Thailand officially allows limited land entries per year (for visa‑exempt entries), and even within those limits, officers can still deny entry if they think you’re effectively living in Thailand on tourist status.

So the reality right now:

• ✔ Occasional run → usually OK

• ⚠ Several in a row → increasing resistance

• ❌ Long history of consecutive stays → high risk

It’s less about whether Ranong is “open” and more about your entry history.

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