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What are the best border run options from Pattaya?

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Feb 6, 2025
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Max *******
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Need to do a border run from Pattaya any recommendations
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The discussion revolves around recommendations for expats needing to perform a border run from Pattaya. Various suggestions include flying to nearby countries like Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos for a short vacation, which could be more cost-effective and enjoyable than a traditional border run. Multiple commenters recommend specific travel services, mention rates (notably around 3,500 THB), and share personal experiences about using agents and the convenience they provide. Alternatives such as directly visiting local immigration offices to extend visas for 1,900 THB are also discussed, along with the potential long-term implications of frequently performing border runs.
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Cambodia Travel. Bukhao.
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Dragan **********
Just remember the more border runs you do will affect you in the future . It will be harder to get a visa later
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Luke *******
The lady in the "office" back of the Queen Vic on Soi 6. Outstding service, professional. leave early and on time, safe driver, in and out of Cambodia worry free and lunch on the way back. All done by around 4pm.
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Arnold **********
Border runs are bad and dangerous.fly to any country is a lot better
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Luke *******
@Arnold *********
 They are NEITHER bad NOR dangerous...
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Michael *******
You’re kidding right, drivers are drugged up nuts you just have to hope you don’t meet one coming in the opposite direction…..
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Bernard *****
@Luke ******
 Some drivers are very dangerous.
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Luke *******
@Bernard ****
 you might be a dangerous driver also. Matter of opinion. Either way, the process is NOT dangerous
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Arnold **********
Fly to Vietnam 🇻🇳 and have a great holiday.
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Chris ******
North Korea I hear is nice…
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Mats **********
Immigration, 1900 done in few hours
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Albert ********
Bus is the cheapest.
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Frankie *******
Just go to the local immigration n pay $1900 baht n they will extend for another 30 days but hve to show TM 30 PLACE OF STAY
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Jo **********
Fly direct to Singapore
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Max *******
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@Jo *********
 was thinking about that, never been, looks like a beautiful place. Definitely doing something next year if this pollution stays like it is
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Jo **********
@Max ******
 yes Singapore is great food culture
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Christopher ********
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 great option
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Colin *******
First Class Visa Runs

099 236 3951

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John *******
081 000 2123….to Cambodia return 2,900 bhat
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John *******
I’m going tomorrow morning 5am start
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Tom *******
@John ******
 I will be going in March what agent please
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John *******
@Tom ******
 I just got a number from a mate who used them he says they were really good and on time etc,left at 3.30am and was back in Jomtien just after 12 noon……081..000..2123…..I arranged it all by text message and went smoothly no issues sorting it out
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Tom *******
@John ******
 hope all goes well, let me know please
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 it was all ok I suppose downside was the van was full and it was all Russians,be better if it wasn’t as full I suppose but they need to make money. Would I do it again? If I was on a budget then yes if I wasn’t I would fly somewhere cheap so it’s a tough choice to make really I suppose you have to try it once to decide for yourself but personally I’d fly somewhere cheap
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@John ******
 thanks for info I suppose because it's cheap Russians use it don't fancy that, my mate is going with Mera travel soi bukauw on Monday see how he gets on, it's retirement visa through agent next trip for me to much hassle and problems now, cheers good luck
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I just used this service and it was very good. Well worth a few extra dollars to be guaranteed a 60 day stamp with no stress.
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Henrik ********
Nok in Hotel Dania. 3500 thb border run Cambodja . Nice ..
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Javier ***********
Weekend in Langkawi
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Albert ********
@Javier **********
 a bit further .
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Tom *******
Cambodia, use agent soi bukauw 3,500
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@Tom ******
 do you have a name of this place
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Tom *******
@Max ******
 0932806996 tel
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Tom *******
@Max ******
 Mera travel service,
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M 10,about 200 my past sutus court heading to South pattaya rd
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Bill ********
Dubai is nice....
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Patrick ********
3500 bht return same day hotel pick up
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Max *******
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@Patrick *******
 do you have a name of this place
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Mark **********
Yes just do it
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Milan *********************
Laos , kambodscha, vietnam.. by fly spend some days . Cheaper as Thailand, so good for a short holiday
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Erik *******
Take a vacation to Vietnam or some other close by country
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Lucas **********
Just fly somewhere for a few days...

Border runs suck...
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Brad *******
@Lucas *********
 they were easy back in the day! I miss the days of sitting at the TikTok lounge in Patters where the Visa run service girl pulled up and everyone threw their passports in a box. She would run to the border and back while everyone sat on a barstool yapping. You never had to leave the country! 
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Gardar ***************************
These guys take you in the morning and drive you back and forth for 2900 baht, in 23 they included a lunch on the way back, unsure if they still do that. But add them on line using the QR code I provided
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