What are the best options for doing a border run from Bangkok?

Loong *********

I hope Thailand starts cracking down on people doing all these border runs....

Robert *****

@Loong ********

why would you say that..?

20 days ago

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Maitin *******

Just head to DMK and fly to HKG. Then come back. No dealing with visa. Flights are cheap on Greater Bay.

Nikki *******

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@Maitin ******

yes, as I mentioned that would be ideal, but I have a animal and she’s sick so it’s too much of a hassle to fly with Her. I also would have to get another health certificate for her. It will be a hassle for me. Right now, I can’t even find a dog sitter .

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Ingvar *******

Fly to KL, many flights, no Visa fee.

Amresh ********

You go to Mukthahaan Laos border. You can get bus from Mochit bus station to Mukthahaan bus only 653 baht and reached Mukthahaan you get border bus only 55 baht and Laos visa 1800 baht

Amresh ********

He will check first his passport and visa after that he will allow. I have done my 4th time with them.

Nongnuch ********

@Amresh *******

. . and risk being denied re-entry? And being stuck in Mukdahan, Laos in La-La-Land?

Amresh ********

If you want I will give you one agent number he will do all things and get back from Laos with 60 days visa

Nongnuch ********

@Amresh *******

you don't know her previous entry history. So even an agent has his limits in case she overused touristic and/or visa-exempt entries

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Chris *********************

Quick flight to Vietnam 🇻🇳

DA NANG IS NICE

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Todd *********

no visa requirement for Phu Quoc

Chris *********************

@Todd ********

no visa requirements for Vietnam if uk passport holders .

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Todd *********

useful info if only she was British

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John *******

also need to think about the visa entry requirements for where she is going, based on her nationality. Vietnam might require more forward planning compared to flights to Laos or Cambodia

Chris *********************

@John ******

true i took it as she had uk passport.

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Adam ******

Google Phu Nam Ron and see if that's still opened.

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@Adam *****

thanks! 🙏🏽

Nongnuch ********

unfortunately, the Phu Nam Ron border is closed for foreigners since several years. Cambodian land borders are closed as well. So since you won't fly because of your dog, there really isn't much choice. Either use a company that gets you to Laos, which requires a 10 hour one way trip, or, take a taxi to Hua Hin and visit LIME tours. They get you to Ranong/Kawthoung by a 5 hour van ride, provide a meal and the border run across to Myanmar. It is the only border with Myanmar which foreigners can still use.

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Nikki *******

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This site doesn’t work.

Nongnuch ********

try this link

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Nikki *******

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yes I am aware that that border is closed. Thank you for your help and I apologize about any miscommunication earlier.

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Mma *******

The owners of this FB Page is Thai Visa Centre and they can assist you with Safe Entry if you’ve had too many stamps - this is for the Fly in Fly out option- extremely professional service.

Which, may be the best option for you as the Cambo border is closed and Laos by bus from BKK is 24 hours return.

Failing that check the suggestion posted here Friendly Service, I think or Google search Laos border runs.

But flying might be the best option now b/c the war-

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@Mma ******

Thank you for this advice, love. It was helpful.

Mma *******

Hey- m.thai.visa do a run to Laos.

Search them in FB.

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@Mma ******

Thank you

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Will ************

All land borders into Cambodia are shut and Laos is at least a 10 hour drive so you’ll probably have to fly somewhere by yourself

Nikki *******

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@Will ***********

i’m fine with the 10 Hour Dr. I have a dog with me that’s sick and requires my care. I would prefer to do a 10 hour border run and then have to go through the hassle of booking a flight and leaving her here. It is very difficult to find a dog sitter that can watch my dog. It’s too much of a hassle to have to fly with Her because I have to go through health certificates and I have to wait days for these things so, I’m choosing certain options based on my personal circumstances.

John *******

You will most likely need import/export documents and certificates to take your dog over a land border as well. When I moved from Cambodia to Thailand, the paperwork and approval process was slightly complicated to just get them over the border. I would also highlight, a flight out and back might be much quicker. When you pay for the fast track (VIP) immigration services, things are much easier coming back in. That way, you wouldn’t be gone too long from your dog. Also, you might have issues with border bouncers letting you bring a dog with you in their van.

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Nongnuch ********

maybe you should share with us the information, on what kind of visa-class you entered Thailand, or if you entered visa-exempt, then it would be good to know how many of them did you make, yet, during the previous 365-days. The experts in this group would be given a base to estimate your chances for the coming border run you are planning. If you already got a heavy stamp record, even an agency from some point on cannot get you safely across and back

Nikki *******

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I appreciate everyone’s help, but I’ve went through this before. I am just looking to do a board run. I don’t think that there’s any additional context or information that I left out to get information to a company that does that.

Nongnuch ********

well, if you have a history of two visa-exempt entries not very long ago, I reckon your chances of being allowed a third visa-exempt entry are dim. And even a "Visa-Run Company" can't influence this outcome. Actually a "Visa-Run" Company will check your passport, and if they think you won't have a chance, they don't let you book the tour. Maybe the agency you already asked and which "is not responsive", did exactly that

Nikki *******

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I do not I am fairly new to Thailand. This is why even though I appreciate you providing me with additional information it’s not something that I needed. I just simply asked if anyone can recommend a company that is all. I’m extremely busy and I don’t want to spend my time or energy, commenting back-and-forth on post about things that have no direct relevance to the specific question that I asked.

I already have a headache. I just simply want to ask for suggestions about the company if I had any further questions and I would either create a post or comment and ask for additional help. Thank you.

Graham ******

just Google it then and leave us out of the loop

Nikki *******

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@Graham *****

oh, you thought that I was going to argue with you and give you my energy, but instead I’m just going to block you.That way you don’t have to be in the loop. 😎

John **********

your problem. If you don't want to listen to advice or answer questions sort it out yourself

Nikki *******

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John StannersJohn, I don’t recall you providing any helpful information nor do I recall, asking you in particular for your advice it seems as if you just jumped on this thread to be combative. You may talk to your family members like that or your friends like that, but you will not talk to me like that. Mind your manners and your business.

Find you something safe to do.

Patrick *********

"Mind your business"? You put it out there. You do you.

Nikki *******

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Patrick Cushingoh, I get it now. There’s a bunch of racist in this group. Either you don’t have common sense or you’re clearly racist. Either way, you’re blocked.

Nikki *******

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Please let me know if anyone else has a negative comment in this group so you can get blocked as well. I’m a queen apparently well I don’t know you don’t even deserve to look at me so I’ll just block you instead.

John **********

if you don't want to listen to the available advice that's on you. Good luck

Nikki *******

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blocked!

Nikki *******

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It’s probably been a long time since you had a hug, huh? I could understand why.

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John **********

a border run company won't take you unless they can get you back in but even they have their limits. Perhaps that is the reason for the lack of response and why the question on your prior history

Nikki *******

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thank you for commenting however, based on my history in this group, people have been extremely rude. It’s not what you say. It’s how you say it.

I was given information from two different people who had no problem entering and exiting, so I did not make it appointed to talk about all of that because I know that it’s possible I simply was asking for a company that provides this service because the recommendations that I was given, have not responded.

Unless the person that responded is the owner of a company that provides that service, it is not necessary for me to go through all of those details.

The goal was to simply know who provided those services and then once I contacted that company I would share that information with them or ask them questions.

Nongnuch ********

exactly, that's what I presume. Yet some people just don't like to listen to bad news and ignore advice

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Kate ***********

@Ant **********

have you use their service? Are they legit?

Doug *******

@Kate **********

I have used Friendly Thai Visa for three border runs and all were great. Good luck.

Kate ***********

@Doug ******

thank you

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@Ant **********

Thanks, love.

Doug *******

I have used Friendly Thai Visa for three border runs and all were great. Good luck.

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Max *************

There are loads of companies in Bangkok doing this stuff.

Nikki *******

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Max FredrikssonI asked for recommendations, please, if you cannot assist me then there is no need to comment. I don’t understand. Prior to me asking for help, I knew that these Google existed.

Max *************

We're talking about for example travel agents for heavens sake. They are everywhere in Bangkok and in other major cities. In what neighborhood are you located?

Nikki *******

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Max FredrikssonI feel like your intentions are good Max, but you’re don’t understanding what I communicated to you.

I obviously have Google. After I contacted several companies that did not respond, I created a post to ask for recommendations. You then commented and said that there are places all over Bangkok, how is that helpful?

I know that. Thanks, but I’m going to stop engaging now.

Peter **********