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What are the best options for border runs from Koh Samui?
Hi everyone 🙏 I need some advice about border runs from Koh Samui. I was told to go through Ranong but I don’t even know where to start… I need to go next week.
Answer summary
The post seeks advice on how to perform a border run from Koh Samui, specifically mentioning uncertainty about starting the process and traveling to Ranong. The comments provide various suggestions, including contacting a local border bounce company, taking a ferry to Donsak for a trip to Malaysia, or flying to Singapore for a quicker alternative.
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KindMa*******
Easiest is fly to Singapore spend the evening it will save you time and all told probably cost similar. Plus Samui immigration is usually much more straight forward
GrayPa*******
OPThank you all so much for your recommendations!
Oliver **********
Ferry to Donsak by road to Malaysia and back again !
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