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What are some quick options for an out and re-entry visa run from Chiang Mai?

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asked Feb 19, 2026
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Hi Everyone our 180 days is coming up soon. we are in Chiang Mai any suggestions on quick out and re entry?

thank you
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Individuals in Chiang Mai approaching their 180-day visa limit are seeking quick re-entry options. Suggestions include taking a bus or flight to nearby borders, using local visa run companies, or simply applying for an extension at a local immigration office. Some users emphasize travel as an opportunity to explore nearby countries rather than focusing solely on the cost of re-entry, while others discuss the challenges of extending a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) within Thailand.
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Andrew ********
Andrew ********
My suggestion is to go travel and not base your life around the cheapest in/ out option. SE asia has a lot of great spots to see.
Anonymous *************
Anonymous *************
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@Andrew *******
that was the plan but it’s going to be at the end of April, flight cost are ridiculously high and my kid goes to school however with the price im getting with one day re entry i prefer to do exactly as you said
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
If you want to go, you can go with me. I'm going at the end of this month.
John *********
John *********
Take a short flightCM is well connected) to a nearby country and enjoy a different culture, come back and get your next 6 month stamp🤷🏾‍♀️
Wannikea *********
Wannikea *********
You can use a Chiang Mai visa run company to Chiang Khong, or make your way to the Sop Ruak Immigration Crossing at the Golden Triangle. Depending on your nationality $40 USD absolutely perfect notes, or 2,000 baht.
Tanisha *******
Tanisha *******
We go daily border

8 hours finish from chiang mai

And from pai 13 hours

2500 b
Robert *******
Robert *******
1.900 Thb is the cost for an new 180 day Extension of Stay at local immigration Office.

No need to travel.
Sonny ******
Sonny ******
@Robert ******
. Do you know anyone who has done this successfully on a DTV ?
Robert *******
Robert *******
@Sonny *****
YES, there are several reports on Facebook.
Sonny ******
Sonny ******
@Michael *******
. I come in and out on the DTV regular. Extending in country is almost impossible for most people on soft power. The point is, out of thousands and thousands of DTV holders, only one or two have ever extended without leaving it seems. That was the point I was getting at. The poster was making out it was an easy process, but it isn't ✌️
Michael ********
Michael ********
@Sonny *****
Dany Nomads search his name in this group chat. He successfully extended DTV visa. By his reports it was a fair bit of work. In my opinion if I’m gonna spend a whole day collecting documents, and perhaps a 2nd or 3rd meeting with immigration, it’s far faster and more chill to just take a 2 day weekend anywhere else…. Just use google flights explore mode so see which international destinations are a single flight from your airport and select accordingly. I’ve had no issues with multiple border runs 😁
Robert *******
Robert *******
@Sonny *****
Got to divers DTV groups and use a search furniton
Sonny ******
Sonny ******
@Robert ******
. Can you provide the links ?
John *********
John *********
@Robert ******
much harder and a lot more questions asked, spend the money instead on a short city break HCMC is great and incredibly good value
Anonymous *************
Anonymous *************
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@Robert ******
oh no that option is truly a nightmare
Robert *******
Robert *******
Anonymous participant No, it is very easy, but the problem is that you have to meet the requirements.
Robert *******
Robert *******
DTVPeckerBeggar My hobby is to help people who want to live in Thailand.

Sorry to read that you think those with questions are not allwoed to get any help to achieve their dreams.

That you can not meet the set requirments is simply your problem.

It is so fun to read that DTV holders set all the rules and regulations but keep telling that Immigration does not issue Extensions and more and more applications at Embassy get not approved.

Why would that be? Maybe time to stop the incorerct information and start to understand that it was not you who set the rules.
DTVPeck********
DTVPeck********
@Robert ******
I’ll take that as a no. You’re not even a DTV holder. Get a hobby instead of commenting to every post in this group.
Robert *******
Robert *******
DTVPeckerBeggar Let me see, you visit an Immigration office and get the list with requirements, you copy or get all, tick the list and when done you apply.

It does not matter if you apply for 30 days on basis of being a tourist, being over 50 years of age or a wittnesss in a court case.

Same procedure.

Why is it so hard for DTV holders who are honest and truthful about their stay in Thailand?

Ist that because they do not train or learn anymore, is that because the all work on line but having a dtv based on softpower or dependent.

Is that because DTV holders shout that all is allowed but suddenly they found out that they ared ay dreamers?
DTVPeck********
DTVPeck********
@Robert ******
There was no DTV 20 years ago. We know other extensions are easy. DTV extensions are notoriously difficult. Have you done a DTV extension?
Robert *******
Robert *******
DTVPeckerBeggar Lliving in Thailand since 2003, so yes, applied many times for the Extension of Stay.
DTVPeck********
DTVPeck********
@Robert ******
Have you done it?
Chris **********
Chris **********
@Robert ******
I'd rather have teeth pulled than attempt an extension with the DTV at the moment
James ********
James ********
Amen to that 🤗

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