What are the best options for doing a border run from Chiang Mai as a tourist with an expiring visa?

Mar 8, 2023
2 years ago
Murray *****
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Hi I am looking to do a border run as my tourist visa is due to expire on the 23rd March. Any suggestions of the best thing to do for this? I'm based in chiang mai currently
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A user seeks advice on options for doing a border run before their tourist visa expires on March 23, while being based in Chiang Mai. Suggestions from the community include daily service options to Savanakhet, obtaining an extension at immigration, and affordable lodging near immigration offices.
Graham ******
I take it you have a single-entry Tourist Visa not the multi-entry
Stephen *******************
Savanakhet immigration is the most visa friendliest of all Asia.

Cross the bridge at Mukdahan and a tuk tuk costs 150 baht to the office. A hotel for the night near immigration is around 400 baht.

Cheap as chips šŸ™
Richard *********
@Stephen ******************
LOng ways from CM
Stephen *******************
@Richard ********
Do you have an English version of that šŸ¤£šŸ¤£šŸ¤£šŸ¤£šŸ¤£
Paul *******
@Stephen ******************
no one cares for your attitude and your suggestion of staying at some dump next to the border.
Stephen *******************
@Paul ******
Ohhh . Is he going start crying in a minuteā€¦Most probably Paul James is an overweight, bald and bankrupt Sex Touristā€¦what a clown šŸ™„
Paul *******
@Stephen ******************
There are plenty of better places to stay in town than some drab hotel near the border, but your advice is good for those short on time and who aren't very picky. I personally prefer staying in the tourist areas as the quality of accommodation and services is superior.
Stephen *******************
@Paul ******
Wow you must be super rich!

Reminds me of a champagne mouth and lemonade pockets kind of person.

BTW no one really cares about your preferences šŸ™„
Tanisha ******
2k each

Finish in 10 hours

Daily service
Steve ********
Get an extension at immigration
Steve ********
@Murray ****
No worries. Try the service I just posted above. Might suit you
Steve ********
@Murray ****
Ok. You said your visa was expiring. It's actually your extension is expiring
Murray *****
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@Steve *******
yeah sorry dude
Murray *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Steve *******
had my 30 day extension already man
Steve ********
@Murray ****
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Tanisha ******
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