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What are the best options for leaving and re-entering Thailand to activate a new 6-month stamp with a DTV from Bangkok?

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Aug 24, 2025

11 hours ago

Thoughtfu*********

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What options have people found for an affordable and comfortable way to leave and re-enter Thailand to activate a new 6 month stamp with a DTV. Starting in Bangkok. I know Cambodia is close but people say avoid poi pet so getting a bus to a different Cambodian border requires 2 bus’s I think. Long and uncomfortable. I have seen you can fly to Vietnam and back the same day. Less affordable but much more convenient. 

Does any1 else have any better options? Trains? I’m 6f 5” also so lots of transport options become horrible if leg room isn’t sufficient.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion revolves around the best options for exiting and re-entering Thailand from Bangkok to activate a new 6-month DTV stamp. Various suggestions include flying to nearby countries like Cambodia or Vietnam, as well as considerations regarding train travel. It was noted that all Cambodian land borders are closed, making flying a necessity. Potential destinations for affordable flights include Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, and Phu Quoc, where no visa is required. Some participants suggest longer trips to explore the destinations instead of quick returns, while others discuss the difficulty of obtaining visa extensions domestically.

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Craig *******

I never understood why it seems like most people want to return so quickly (<24hrs). So many cool places within a 2 HR flight. Why not stay 5-7 days? I have flown to Medan, Hanoi, Yangon, Mandalay, LP, Jakarta.....

8 hours ago

Lorraine ******

Phu Quoc Vietnam

No visa needed: beach and beautiful,

Arrival and Departure: You must arrive in Phu Quoc and depart from Phu Quoc, either by air (Phu Quoc International Airport) or sea.

Around $100.00 RT

10 hours ago

John *******

You can also fly to Cambodia - closer and probably cheaper. Also visa on arrival

10 hours ago

Kool *******

Sleeper train to Nong Khai, cross, and come back in time to catch the day train back to Bangkok

10 hours ago

Ray *****

Plenty of flights return around 3000bt , KL, HCM. High volume routes so plenty of options for a day return

10 hours ago

Christopher ***********

@Ray ****

OP says his starting point is Bangkok so he hasn’t got a long journey to a provincial airport then another flight leg to Bangkok. Makes good sense!

10 hours ago

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Christopher ***********

John **********

You won't be going to any Cambodian land border, they're all closed. So is Myanmar, except for 1 crossing in the south. That means Laos or a Malaysia by land, or hop on a plane

10 hours ago

James ********

All Cambodian land borders CLOSED.

10 hours ago

Andrew *********

You aren't going by land to Cambodia.

10 hours ago

Christopher ***********

Assuming you’re not at the 360 day point, have you thought of applying for an extension at your local immigration office? There are reports of this being very difficult/virtually impossible. However, we don’t know what is true or not. Plus, it can all depend upon how you go about it. Taking a Thai person with you always helps to obtain results IMHO.

11 hours ago

James ********

@Christopher **********

it's TRUE..

VERY difficult to get the DTV extension inside Thailand at your local Thai Immigration office.

10 hours ago

Christopher ***********

@James *******

My personal experience is the degree of difficulty with ‘required’ documents varies depending upon to whom you speak at the immigration office………..

10 hours ago

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Christopher ***********

Elías ********