What are the best border options for a visa run from Thailand right now?

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Dec 28, 2022

2 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi all. I need to do a visa run tomorrow. Where is the best border to do it right now? how is Poiphet? Nong Khai? or other preferred. 

I plan to travel for a few days to a nearby country, no rush to come back at the same day. Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The original poster inquires about the best borders for a visa run, specifically mentioning Poipet and Nong Khai. Responses indicate that Poipet is considered problematic with many negative reports, while Nong Khai is viewed more favorably. Additionally, there are mentions of travel options like flights to Phnom Penh.

Michael ******

Poipet has had a major fire at border

2 years ago

James ***************

Return flight to phnom penh - check skyscanner.

2 years ago

Virgile ************

Poipet is one of the worst and Nong Khai one of the best.

2 years ago

Brandon ************

Are you looking to do a visa run or border bounce? A visa run means you're going to the embassy and purchasing a visa, whereas a border bounce means you're just going to cross the border and return to get a new stamp?

Always do everything you can to avoid the Poipet border. Nothing but nightmare reports from there.

2 years ago

Ilia *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks for the clarification. I plan to do a border bounce. will I receive 45 days entry to Thailand if I enter by land?

2 years ago

Bobby ********

@Ilia ********

This infographic from our friends at Thai Visa Advice explains the difference in the processes as outlined by Brandon. I totally agree with him stay well clear of Poiphet. The Laos borders are more user-friendly than those with Cambodia.

2 years ago

Brandon ************

@Ilia ********

yes but avoid Poipet. A report from a couple of weeks ago that they stamped someone in for 30 days. They follow their own rules at that border.

2 years ago

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Brandon ************

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