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What are the affordable options for a border run from Pattaya?
I am looking for cheap border run from pattaya? Any help? And how much?
Answer summary
There are various options for conducting a border run from Pattaya, primarily to Cambodia, with costs and methods differing significantly:
1. Agencies offer same-day return border runs for around 2,900 to 3,500 THB, often including lunch.
2. D.I.Y. options include taking a bus to Chanthaburi for about 200 THB, then a minibus to the border for a similar amount, totaling around 1,000 THB.
3. Hitchhiking is mentioned humorously as a free option, while some users suggest train and rental car options.
4. Alternatives like flying to neighboring countries or using mini-vans are also discussed. Users recommend being cautious of prices and consider self-driving to save money.
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Bob ********
border runs are money grabbing scams.... why not just show up to a local official place and say yes im here? 3rd world countries defy logic and reason.
Ernst ********
To Ban Packad the exemption 1300bht i go by car gasolien 700bht 😉
SJ *******
Given you are born on the 27th April 1966 you are 58 years old and given you live in Thailand you are on the wrong visa.
Wolfgang *******
Divya **********
Take a minivan to Chanthaburi (you can get a minivan for Chanthaburi from near Numchai on Sukhumvit road opposite St. Nikolaus Catholic Church). Cost around 200 baht
From Chanthaburi, take a Minibus to Cambodia border for around 200 baht. The whole roundtrip will cost you around 1000 baht. But it’s a DIY things, and there will be no agents to help you.
From Chanthaburi, take a Minibus to Cambodia border for around 200 baht. The whole roundtrip will cost you around 1000 baht. But it’s a DIY things, and there will be no agents to help you.
Benny ***********
Around 3-4000 Bath, 6-7 ouer
Jimmy ********
Total cost including Cambodian visa and bus fares about #2000 baht
Jimmy ********
Cheapest way, catch a bus to chantaburi, at there bus station there is many mini-buses that will take you to Ban-laem border crossing for 200baht return then , you will save at least 1,500 baht D.I.Y there and back in a day easy
Gardar ***************************
Add this border run agency on line, they take you 5am and you back before 5pm same day. Cost 2900 baht including a lunch on the way back.
John ******
u go run best way ha ha
David *********
I live in Khon Kean and when I had to make border runs I would just catch a train to the border with Laos and cross spend the night and catch the 1250 train back
Todd **********
Everything is inexpensive in SE Asia
Richard **************
And the mini van driver packed with inebriated euros and the driver trying to beat his best time makes for a delightful day. Round trip to Siem Reap is just a bit more.
Emiliano ******
fly rt to KL or Singapore
Bob **********
3700 VIP
Gerard **************
Can bus or fly to Cambodia.
Just might be a highlight of your trip.
Just might be a highlight of your trip.
Myles ********
Hire a car for 800 thb. Drive your self and anyone you know needing a visa ext
Brandon ************
@Myles *******
there's a reason people use these companies. Doing it yourself is not recommended for many reasonsTodd **********
@Brandon ***********
Exactly
Joe **********
Plenty of agents offering....3,500 THB same day return
Cory **********
The free and quickest way is to hitch hike. A Thai will tell you to hop in back of his pickup truck unless you look like a ghost. Nobody wants to pick up a ghost.
If you want to enter Cambodia for free it will require you seducing one of the guards. How is your flirt game? This will also get you a free night stay inside Cambodia 💝. Best of luck 😎
If you want to enter Cambodia for free it will require you seducing one of the guards. How is your flirt game? This will also get you a free night stay inside Cambodia 💝. Best of luck 😎
Carlos *********
Cambodia 🇰🇭
Shaun *********
Costs nothing to go for a run!
Chris ******
@Shaun ********
we could go together charge a 1000 BAHT each straight run to the bar 🤣Brian *******************
OPBorder run..
Chris ******
@Shaun ********
I'm sure we can find a cheap car take us for a run to the bar near the border 😁Shaun *********
@Brian ******************
your original post never mentioned border.Activity
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