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What are the best cities to fly to for a one-day visa run from Thailand to get a 30-day stamp?
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Feb 18, 2024
2 years ago
Rossano ***************
ORIGINAL POSTERwhat city you advice to fly to for a one day trip out of thailand to get 30 days stamp? (cheap and comfortable)
thank you
thank you
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In response to a question about the best city for a one-day trip out of Thailand to obtain a 30-day visa stamp, several options were suggested by the community. Kuala Lumpur and Penang emerged as popular choices due to low flight costs and visa exemptions for many nationalities. Other recommended destinations included Siem Reap and Vientiane, with assorted comments about the experiences, costs, and travel logistics involved. The conversation also highlighted the potential risks and requirements, suggesting that travelers consider booking flights that allow for same-day returns to avoid complications with Thai immigration.
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John *******
straight north of. Bangkok up to Laos . cross river into Laos.
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Kevin *****
Hanoi
Edmund *****
of course KL
James *******
Kuala Lumpur or George Town, very low airfare now, easy immigration and lots of flights
Hans *********
A lot of visa experts here....flying around the world for a visa...🇹🇭👍🤣
Michael ********
@Hazel **************
2200 from bkk?Hazel ***************
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Roman **********
KL if you don't want to leave the airport.
Otherwise Penang for a week to relax.
Otherwise Penang for a week to relax.
Hamid *******
Jakarta
Maximilian ********
Satun
Jyrki *********
@Maximilian *******
Satun is ThailandMaximilian ********
@Jyrki ********
can do there also in Satun but that’s the best if you stay in Koh SamuiJyrki *********
@Maximilian *******
"out of Thailand" was The question.Reply to
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Maximilian ********
@Jyrki ********
I know border run to Satun I work for visa companyReply to
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Michael ********
Only way is Malaysia. Every another countries need visa to enter.
Nongnuch ********
@Michael *******
Singapore doesn't. And for a border bounce in Ranong, to Myanmar, you don't need a visa, eitherMichael ********
@Nongnuch *******
no need visa to Myanmar?Nongnuch ********
@Michael *******
no. But only border that is open for foreigner is Ranong/KawthoungMichael ********
@Nongnuch *******
so only by land?Nongnuch ********
@Michael *******
yes. At Ranong, you will have to take the boatMichael ********
@Nongnuch *******
how long can I stay in Myanmar without visa?Nongnuch ********
@Michael *******
you only border bounce into Myanmar and come back on the same day. You cannot stay in Myanmar . . check this agency, the do the "Border Run Tour" starting from Hua Hin *****************************************************
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3385Michael ********
@Nongnuch *******
very expensiveNongnuch ********
@Michael *******
totally normal price, it includes the long trip (385 kilometers one way!), a lunch, the visa fee for Myanmar and the boat transfer to the Casino and back. It takes 10 hours. You could do a "border run" from Pattaya to Cambodia with an agent for around 3600.- THB, though. You could try it yourself but be warned you might get stranded in CambodiaMichael ********
@Nongnuch *******
cheaper is fly. For me completely unacceptable price.Nongnuch ********
@Michael *******
depending from where you fly. I heard it is not possible to fly to Siem Reap for one day, they make you stay at least 24 hours. Only flight to Kuala Lumpur will allow you to turn around and fly back on the same day. Where in Thailand are you staying?Michael ********
@Nongnuch *******
BangkokNongnuch ********
@Michael *******
ok, then you could fly to Vientiane or Kuala Lumpur for a border run. Malaysia is visa free but you need to fill out the online MDAC. Laos ist 40.- US Dollar visa-on-arrival feeMichael ********
@Nongnuch *******
what is mdac? I never did it beforeNongnuch ********
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@Nongnuch *******
from when is it?Nongnuch ********
since January 1st 2024
Michael ********
@Nongnuch *******
Where should I complete this document? At the airport? The website you provided only contains information, no form.Nongnuch ********
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Scot ***********
Swim reap. Cambodia. And make it several days for ankor wat.
Michael ********
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boredReply to
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Kevin ********
Macau or HK is what we'll do again in April.
Michael ********
@Kevin *******
Macau?Reply to
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Russell **********
Depends where u are. kl you can do without leaving the airport. Just go through customs, walk to departures and fly back. Cambodia insist on 24 hours, Siem reap used to be nice. It you are north you can do border runs with buses. Vientiane is fun. Has a very cool sunset bar on the river. Flights there are super expensive.
Michael ********
@Russell *********
horrible adviceRussell **********
I paid 200bucks to avoid it.
Nongnuch ********
@Russell *********
really, flying in at Siem Reap they now ask you for a 24 hours stayover? Can you buy yourself out of this demand?Reply to
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Thienruth ***************
Singapore, Hong Kong
Pete ***********
Panang
Bent *************
Cheap and confortable: take a bus.
Michael ********
@Bent ************
🤣🤣 very comfortable 🤣🤣Reply to
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Res *****
Moscow)
Buriram ******
Cambodia
Mehdi *****
Depend on which part of Thailand you are
Henrik *****
Make a touristvisa before leaving for Thailand, then you can stay up to 90 days without leaving Thailand.
It’s also cheaper.
It’s also cheaper.
Michael ********
@Henrik ****
not reallyReply to
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Thomas *******
HCMC ✌😉
Stephen *********
I cycled from Nong Khai to Ventiane for my visa run. 😀
Tobben ********
Saigon ,and not only one day. Take a month. I dont think you will regret it ! Take a taxi from airport to District 1. and learn to know the area !
Neil ********
Stay a night. Much more fun
Darrell *******
Port Moresby.
Mark ********
laos 1 day stay then out
Aki ************
Go to KL or HCM for few days are better then just day and safer for sure .
Mitchell *******
Kuala Lumpur and Singapore are the easiest. Why not spend 2 nights. Both are nice cities. Cambodia, Laos, (For Americans, Vietnam), Indonesia, all need visas.
Hanneke ******************
Siam Reap
George ********
Going in and out for a day will very likely 99.9% give you a refused entry in Thailand
Martin *********
AFGAINISTAN
Kevin **********
I recently did Penang
Bethel *******************
Vietnam :)
Joe *****
Be different and sign up for Elon Musk’s SpaceX for a Starship flight around the Moon. That will impress Thai immigration 🚀👮
Ron *********
I flew out and back once and the cheapest flight I found was jakarta believe it or not. Real easy to get laid on Tinder there too.
Andy ********
Why not go for a few days and enjoy the city you fly too. It seems so short sighted to just norder bounce. Try Da Nang or Hanoi (both cheap) or KL or Singapore etc
Wolfram *******
Pjöngjang, for adventure;-)
Slaninova *********
SG
James ******
Why waste the money and time. Just go pay for the extension it's cheaper and quicker.
Steven *********
@James *****
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Jo **********
Singapore the great food and multicultural city
Carsten **********
Siem Reap
Graham ******
That depends on what passport you hold as to keep costs down you'd want to enter without the need to purchase a Visa
Sk **********
Cambodia siemreap ♥️
Elaine *********
Get a boat to Burma
Bart **************
Kuala Lumpur or Singapore have visa exemption for most nationalities. Saigon also for some. Or stay nearby: Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Vientiane.
Andre *********
Hong Kong! In Morning around 10:00 am out of BKK, returning around 06:00 pm. 2.5 hours in HKG sufficient time to enjoy best Ramen Soup in the world.
Sharlene *******
Penang
Francesco **********
vientiane. but for a long weekend KL. i also had some one/two nights visa runs to brunei, singapore, yangon, penang, hanoi, da nang, phu quoc but none of them was as worth as VTE and KL
Brian *******
philippines
Della ********
Kuala Lumpur
Marek ******
Denpasar ❤️
Aad *******************
For one day … i suggest new York city …… maybe smart to tell us where you are flying from …….
Rossano ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Aad ******************
it's about Thailand visa so it's smart to understand where I amReply to
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Kristaps ********
Penang
Marc ********
Singapore
Ioulis *********
Ventien from Chiang Mai
Andy ******
KL is good
Jo **********
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Bbc *********
Depends where u departing 🛫
Fabao ********
Siem Reap.
Marc *******************
only flights: from bkk to siem reap, from samui to kl, from phuket to penang,
John **********
Penang
Alma ***************
Kl
Karsten ********
KL
Darren ******
Gaza City
Williams *******
Pattaya to Cambodia 4 hours day and night in border casino hotel few bars and casino next morning first bus back to bkk but to bkk by midday night in bkk one night in Bangkok as the song says 30 more days Misson accomplish
Stefano ****************
Penang....no entry visa fee, not far from thai land border..
Rossano ***************
ORIGINAL POSTERApart the usual idiots who never miss the chance to show they are idiots, I thank you for all the destinations you mentioned, I will take a look about flights. Actually from bkk the cheapest are Vietnam and Malaysia. If anyone did fly to George town let me know.
Kris ********
@Rossano **************
I did...about 6 months ago for a borderbounce.Nice place.I stayed for 3 days.You need visa.Easy online or in the airport.Reply to
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Robert *****
Singapore and back. Incredible Airport. Great restaurants. Fly back.
Rossano ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Robert ****
Singapore is not cheap at all :)Robert *****
@Rossano **************
the airline ticket or the food..?Reply to
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Peter ********
Anywhere cheap.
Mairtín **************
Gorge town Malaysia
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@Rossano **************
No, but it’s been recommended to be. I’ve seen return flights for 70€. Food and hotels are a bit more expensive than Thailand, but you get to experience a different culture and it’s on the beach. To me it sounds ideal.Rossano ***************
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I was thinking that. Have you been there?Reply to
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Greg ********
If you’re gonna waste a day, you might as well make it a full weekend Singapore was really cool
Rossano ***************
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but expensive:)Greg ********
@Rossano **************
what’s expensive the food wasn’t expensive at the Hocker stands just spend one hotel night get a place for 70 to 80 bucks. You could even find cheaper.Reply to
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Darren *******
Auckland
Elisa *******
KL easiest
Amanee *************
My friend just went and came back this week Kualalumpur
Matthew **********
I hear Rio is nice this time of year.
Bill *********
Moscow if male about 30 years old
Nongnuch ********
it totally depends on where in Thailand you are. You can fly from Hat Yai cheap to Kuala Lumpur, or from Bangkok to Siem Reap. Or from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang
Rossano ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Nongnuch *******
that's a good help thanksReply to
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Ganesan ***********
KL if by flight , by road come to Penang , plenty of visa runs . Google it for details,
Kace *******
amsterdam. not the cheapest but very cool.😎
Galenus ******
Take a stork. I reckon the cheapest fly. Or book a seat on a Boing wing? Or you find out by yourself? Maybe use Google? 🙏
Joann ********************
Macau China. Tickets under 200USD
Terary **********
I just took a bus/van from Pattaya to Cambodia, round trip 8 hours. For me to drive to an airport in bkk, wait for the plane, go somewhere, turn around, wait for plane, come back drive home, would take considerable longer.
Norman ***********
@Terary *********
white knuckle ride !Ling *****
@Terary *********
yes I think this is a better option. How much was this all in?Terary **********
@Ling ****
In the neighborhood of 3500. I used the visa service on Soi 6.Ling *****
@Terary *********
thanks for that, I have heard similar prices so it sounds on par, cheers.Reply to
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Bill ********
Ukraine
Alessandro **********
Siem Reap
Hans *************
phnom penh
Perry **********
Siam reap
Adrian **********
Luang Prabang Laos.
Marianne ********
I've gone to Ho Chi Minh before.
Immigration there is slow though, so have enough time to make it through and make it back through checking in to fly back.
Immigration there is slow though, so have enough time to make it through and make it back through checking in to fly back.
Sonda *******
You can fly to Singapore early and just spend the day there - even the airport itself has gardens a luxury mall ((s) , cinema , showers , massage . No need to stay overnight . Singapore is expensive but lots to see in one day there if you choose to leave the airport
Leo ******
@Sondina *******
There's a swimming pool in the airport... SeriouslyDarren ******
@Leo *****
yes definitelyLeo ******
@Darren *****
I've swam in it loads.. The bars cool there as wellReply to
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John *********
@Leo *****
yes. I just saw the top floor swimming pool on a YouTube video yesterday.Early morning flight to Singapore, spend the day at the airport, nearby hotel to sleep and an early morning flight back to Thailand. Oh ya.
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Jan **********
SGN KL
Mitchell *******
Yes! The 2 easiest and shortest, with no need for visa for many travellers.
Jeff ********
@Mitchell ******
Agree. No paperwork issues.Reply to
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Marc **********
Singapore
Mark **********
Lagkawi island Malaysia
Todd *********
@Mark *********
would be great... except there are no flights from Thailand lolMark **********
@Todd ********
fly hatyai get a bus and then fly back via KLTodd *********
@Mark *********
lol, have fun with thatReply to
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Jon ******
Kuala Lumpur. Many daily flights. Can take the late evening flight out and then the morning flight if you require overnight stay.
Also, once at KLIA2, easy to connect with subway train or bus to either KL Sentral, or Putrajaya [i think] which you can take buses to penang and go onwards back into Thailand.
Also, once at KLIA2, easy to connect with subway train or bus to either KL Sentral, or Putrajaya [i think] which you can take buses to penang and go onwards back into Thailand.
Stephen *********
Not worth it for one day, you may get questioned on return .
Todd *********
@Stephen ********
just immigration doing their jobs. No big dealStephen *********
@Todd ********
big deal if they don't allow the poster back in.Todd *********
@Stephen ********
miniscule risk of thatStephen *********
@Todd ********
happened to me. Had to pay a 'fee' even though i was within the immigration rules in entry for the year.Todd *********
@Stephen ********
summary of the story… you got in right?Stephen *********
@Todd ********
has to pay though. It wasn't very pleasant.Karel *********
@Stephen ********
How much was the “fee”Stephen *********
@Karel ********
100 dollarsReply to
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Cabais *********
Penang Malaysia
Christian ****************
Angkor Wat at Siem Reap, Cambodia
JD *******
@Christian ***************
Yes With 2 Million Other Tourists You Will Spend The Majority of Your Time Waiting...The Problem Is Simple: The Over-Population Of The Globe Any Place Worth Seeing Is Over-Flowing With Internet Babies !Reply to
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Kevin ********
Hanoi
Michael ********
KL
Declan **********
Penang and Ho-Chi-Minh
Duncanc **********
Kathmandu
Steve **********
@Duncanc *********
I did KathmanduDuncanc **********
@Steve *********
Me too. Sometimes the flight is very reasonableReply to
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Apple *****
Pakistan
Otto *********
Penang, Ho-Chi-Minh or Singapore
Tipyaporn ********
Veintain Lao's
Tipyaporn ********
เวียงจันทน์ ลาว ค่ะ :; Veintaine Lao's
JD *******
@Tipyaporn *******
Would You Mean Vetiene Tippy, NO Worries I Can't Spell It Either.Tipyaporn ********
@JD ******
Ooh.. TyposReply to
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Todd *********
Where are you flying from?? It’s obviously a different answer depending where you are
Rossano ***************
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Christopher *************
KL
Mark ********
KL
Andy ********
Vientiane is nice and cheap
JD *******
Train To Nong Thai OR "Train A Young Thai ???
Frank ******
@Andy *******
yes train to Nong ThaiJD *******
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JD *******
@Andy *******
You Forgot "Boreing As Hell Andy.Andy ********
@JD ******
If you’re only staying for one night then I found some nice bars and restaurantsJD *******
@Andy *******
Yes That's True, They Do Have That.Reply to
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Mike ********
@JD ******
I did day run to Vientiane to renew Thai visa exempt, and if I never go to Laos again it will be to soon,.JD *******
@Mike *******
You Might Try A Smaller City In Laos Mike, Luang Probang Or Something Half That Size...Personally I Think Vietiene Is A Zoo But Really Love The Hotels, Food and People In ThSmaller Venues. Don't Judge Laos By What You Experienced In Vietiene. Just My Opinion.Reply to
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Blade ********
The best way to get refused at the airport immigration. Good luck. 😅
เต๋อ *****
Well, 100 might not work, but 1000 will
เต๋อ *****
@Blade *******
put a 100thb in your passport when you enter, and act like you forgot it was there.Blade ********
@เต๋อ ****
that really works? 😅Jyrki *********
@Blade *******
neverBlade ********
@John **
do they get paid so good?John *********
@Blade *******
not excellent pay, but not terrible either.Jyrki *********
@John ********
pribery was old daysReply to
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Dennis **********
Iceland to cool off.
Sarsaparilla **
@Dennis *********
Argentina to get enough rest on the round trip of flight.Reply to
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Robert *********
Siem Reap Cambodia or just go to immigration and pay 1900bt to extent
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@Robert ********
you can only do this after the first 30 days don’t you ? After that you have to leave and re enter no ?Robert *********
@Alice ****
if you enter on tourist visa they give you 30 days, you can go to emigration bureau in Bangkok or Chiangmai and extend do 30 more days cost 1900bt you don’t have to wait till your 30days expire or you can leave the country and reenter they give you 30 days.. total 60 maxEmil *******
@Alice ****
negative.. twice extend one re-entry. Ie. FlightEspen *************
@Alice ****
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@Robert ********
exactly.. 45 day if lucky 🍀Adam *************
@Emil ******
there are no 45 daysReply to
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Tavit *************
Cambodia
Marc *********
KL
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