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Should I do a border run or extend my tourist visa at Immigration in Chiang Rai?

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Hi all,

I am almost at the end of a 30 day tourist Visa, and want to stay another 60 days. I understand that I can either do a border run (Mae Sai is closest) or go to Immigration here in Chiang Rai and pay more for an extension - but which one is better?

Should I do border run this time and immigration next time? ..or the other way around? ..or does is not really matter?

THANKS IN ADVANCE, Chris =)

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The user is seeking advice on whether to perform a border run to Mae Sai or to extend their 30-day tourist visa at Immigration in Chiang Rai. They are considering which option might be better for their situation and if it matters which option they choose this time compared to next.

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