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What are the best options for a visa/border run from Bangkok for a UK passport holder?

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Need to do a visa/border run on the 14th of this month, I’m staying in Bangkok 🙂 can anyone in tho group recommend the best way to go about this on past experience? Uk passport holder 🙏

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The conversation discusses the options for conducting a visa or border run from Bangkok for a UK passport holder. Suggested methods include crossing the border and immediately returning, or using a border run service. Recommendations also highlight the importance of taking all belongings, as there may be issues re-entering Thailand without them. Participants share experiences and caution about potential risks, especially for those using Thailand as a long-term home without proper visas.

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John **********

John **********

Use a border run company, they won't take you if they can't get you back in

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Shaun ***************

Shaun ***************

All I can recommend is to take ALL of your belongings with you. They may not let back in. Not even to grab your gear then fly home. They’ll send you back to whatever country you made the run.

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Ricky ********

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@Shaun **************

even for a first time run?

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Shaun ***************

Shaun ***************

this was my sons first flight run.

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John **********

John **********

depends on your history in Thailand

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Sylvia ********

Sylvia ********

this happens SOMETIMES to tourists who are using Thailand as a long term home without a visa, go on a good organised tour and the staff enjoy all runs smoothly. I know several in Pattaya but not Bangkok sorry

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Cissi *********

Cissi *********

I never did it myself from Bangkok... However I have done border runs from other locations in Thailand and I recommend flying to Malaysia and go back on the next flight (unless you want to stay...).

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Lloyd *********

Lloyd *********

Today's the 30th, I think you've missed the boat ⛵

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Phil ******

Phil ******

yes from Lotus Onnut at 4.30am No need to stay 2 days. I've used them and recommended.

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Ricky ********

Ricky ********

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hey mate sorry for the late response but did you take cash/proof of onward travel/hotel reservations with you before getting on the bus? Or did you just get on and that was that? I think I’m planning to go on Thursday with this company 🙏

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Phil ******

Phil ******

you can pay online or cash on the day. Contact the l ady on line. Nothing else.

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and meal at border Town.

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Ricky ********

Ricky ********

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cheers buddy

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Radharani *********

Radharani *********

highy recommended!

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Peter ******

Peter ******

Go to a border and cross over and then come back

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Ralph *******

Is this the tried and tested method?🤣

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