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What are the best options for quick flights out of Thailand for visa purposes?

Donnie **********
asked Jun 8, 2025
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So,,looks like border runs are rapidly becoming a lost art ? What about a quick flight somewhere close for a few days? Where would work ? Please. Thanks
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The conversation discusses the decreasing trend of border runs for visa extensions in Thailand, as expats explore quick flight options to neighboring countries instead. Participants suggest several destinations, including Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore, noting visa requirements and ease of obtaining visas online. Concerns are raised about tightening immigration regulations in Thailand, making it important for travelers to ensure they adhere to proper visa protocols to avoid denial of re-entry.
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Mike *******
Mike *******
Phu Quoc works a charm, with no visa requirement for up to 30 days and a wonderful resort area.
Mike *******
Mike *******
Phu Quoc works a charm. No visa required for any nationally.
Michael ********
Michael ********
Thailand used to be an expats dream. Unfortunately it seems that in an effort to sell retirement and long term visas has taken over their peanut sized brains and as usual they have no conception of what is really good for their country and how to manage it. They want our money of course, then why do they make it such a hassle to take it? The current Monarch, one of the richest men in the world, BTW, lives most of the time out of country. Let's his own population fend for themselves basically and live in relative poverty. Prostitution is technically illegal but not enforced. Let the farang support the villagers but then make it complicated for them to stay, even if they have the financial means. I mean, what other country can you be posted for making a negative review online about a business? There are just too many alternatives for successful people to retire or visit. The kingdom used to be nirvana. Now, not so much. Ruler too busy with all his mia noi and having them lay at his feet. Just my opinion... No hate, enjoy the kingdom... I just like to visit and go home
Mark *******
Mark *******
That last comment is increasingly relevant to my present thinking process; and I've only been back for a few days,after departing in February after 8 months! I'm stamped in until the 4th August, I guess I'll go with my emotions and thoughts,as time progresses!
Donnie **********
Donnie **********
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@Michael *******
sorry to say it man, just my thoughts but, that sounds hateful af..No Hate, Jus my opinion. Have a great day
Harrys ************
Harrys ************
Hanoi is a great city. Go there
Charlie *******
Charlie *******
Like every politician that tie politicians are as stupid people want to spend their money in Thailand and then they can’t so you know what looks like Ho Chi Minh City might be a fun place to go and stay
Jo **********
Jo **********
it’s really a cheap charlie or backpacker thing. people drive for 6 hrs to get to a border when you could fly to some nice places in an hour. cheap charlie.
Michael ********
Michael ********
@Jo *********
, loan me some money since you are so fat in the wallet
Dylan *******
Dylan *******
@Michael *******
you don’t have $50?
Jo **********
Jo **********
Davis ******
Davis ******
Well, you know a foreign city that’s close to Thailand? Well try that
J **************
J **************
Fly to Saigon
Currie *****************
Currie *****************
I’ve flew to Kampot, Hanoi, Singapore, phnom Phen and vientaine, all cheap trips apart from Singapore
Tez ******
Tez ******
Looks like it will be visa holders only soon. Now where will I go
Dylan *******
Dylan *******
@Tez *****
get a visa or go back to work
Sally *******
Sally *******
My daughter did a day trip to Hong Kong for £60 uk passport.
Bill *********
Bill *********
Pete ********
Pete ********
I want to stay in for 60 days then fly on to another country I have bought one way ticket will I encounter any issues because I haven’t booked flights to whatever country I am flying to a group of us are meeting up then deciding where to go from Thai hence one way ticket
Raquel ********
Raquel ********
@Pete *******
will only cause issues if you overstayed previously. If you ever need to, Priceline app gives you 48 hours to cancel any flights after booking (if you need to by immigration police)
Gary *********
Gary *********
Siem Reap
David ************
David ************
A flight to Guangzhou China with China South Eastern airlines between
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baht return depending what time of year you go ,plus loads to see and do
Jo **********
Jo **********
@David ***********
i agree just fly somewhere nice.
David ************
David ************
@Jo *********
hell yeah! and you can jump on the bullet train to hong kong be there in under an hour...
Nev ********
Nev ********
If you’re over 50 just get a retirement visa, so much easier.
Donnie **********
Donnie **********
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@Nev *******
Yes, I think this is the best route..! Thanks
Tin **********
Tin **********
@Nev *******
under 50
Giovanni **********
Giovanni **********
@Nev *******
That it is😃👍
Steve *******
Steve *******
All borders aren't closed, but taking a weekend trip to Kuala Lumpur, Phnom Penh or Da Nang was always a better option. Tickets are cheap and you get to travel instead of sitting in a van for a full day.
Max **********
Max **********
Ranong Myanmar border run boat cost 100bht.
Andrew ********
Andrew ********
Boarder runs are a manipulation of the system on tourist visas they been cracking down on cause of abuse and tourist that cause problems entitlements and even mules.
Stephen ********
Stephen ********
Look for the cheapest probe Vietnam or Malaysia
Vinson *******
Vinson *******
@Stephen *******
langkawi is nice , a duty free island
Trevor **********
Trevor **********
Fly to Da Nang for a couple of weeks. So cheap to stay. Make sure you do your online visa about a week before you fly. Print a copy before you fly because you will need it to get your boarding pass. Have fun
Donnie **********
Donnie **********
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@Trevor *********
Thanks Trev !
Garrett ***********
Garrett ***********
@Trevor *********
I thought you have to be over 65 to go to Danang?
Trevor **********
Trevor **********
@Garrett **********
you have been lied to.
Trevor **********
Trevor **********
@Garrett **********
there are no results
Nika ******
Nika ******
@Garrett **********
did you mean Hua Hin??? Da Nang is not a God’s waiting room! On the contrary- younger crowd. Not really a party city tho
Octo *******
Octo *******
@Garrett **********
interesting comment. I live in Da Nang currently. Definitely not an old folks place. It’s not a party town like Phuket or Pattaya, more like a smaller Chiang Mai with a beach. Less than an hour drive to Hỏi An is very nice, too.

Ages are evenly distributed. Not at all like Pattaya or Hua Hin.

But the tourist mix is interesting. I lived in Phu Quoc several years ago and the tourist mix was mostly Vietnamese with maybe 15% foreigners, and of those they were tilted toward Europeans but a fair amount of Aussie, US, and Canada.

Current mix in Da Nang is Korean, Chinese, Indian, Russian with a low number of Euro, Aussie, US, and Canada.

I know, TMI!

I enjoy living here but prefer Thailand and look forward to moving there next year.

Cheers!
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Sarah *******
Sarah *******
@Garrett **********
no I think that’s Hua Hin?🤔
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Greg ******
Greg ******
Not sure what you mean by “lost art.” You can do border runs as well as short trips to neighboring countries. What’s happening more frequently now is that Thai immigration is tightening up on whether they will allow you back in if your passport is full of back to back Thailand 60 day visa exemption and 30 day extension stamps.
Tiphany **********
Tiphany **********
@Greg *****
I know people who got denied entry after flying for a few days in a neighbor's country.
Dylan *******
Dylan *******
@Tiphany *********
because of low quality “tourists” with no money
Tiphany **********
Tiphany **********
@Dylan ******
I love it, lived there for 3 years, planning to come back some times
Dylan *******
Dylan *******
@Tiphany *********
Bangkok is the place to be for me 🙏
Tiphany **********
Tiphany **********
@Dylan ******
they think rules don't apply here. No respect at all
Dylan *******
Dylan *******
@Tiphany *********
if they can’t afford a visa/dtv they can’t live here it’s very simple
Dylan *******
Dylan *******
@Tiphany *********
no because of low quality Russian tourists causing trouble 😂 overstaying their visa, working, and causing trouble everywhere they go
Tiphany **********
Tiphany **********
@Dylan ******
no because of people working with visa exemption
Dylan *******
Dylan *******
@Tiphany *********
they want you to get a proper visa, not loophole the tourist exemption
Dylan *******
Dylan *******
@Tiphany *********
yeah that’s what he said, if you keep doing that then you might not get let back in if you’re trying to play the system
Bill *********
Bill *********
Fly to Vietnam. Inexpensive packages of airfare and hotel, and it's a nice place to visit.
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Donnie **********
Donnie **********
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@Bill ********
Thanks Bill, good idea !
Bill *********
Bill *********
@Donnie *********
Welcome...I'm going on Saturday! ✈️🇻🇳
Donnie **********
Donnie **********
OP
@Bill ********
thanks for the heads up !
Bill *********
Bill *********
@Donnie *********
Don't look at the photos I'll be posting then. 😉
Donnie **********
Donnie **********
OP
@Bill ********
don't rub it in..I jus got home, it's gonna take me a while to get back, I'm miserable and depressed and counting the days ! Safe travels, and enjoy!
Vinson *******
Vinson *******
@Bill ********
a visa is required in Vietnam for Canadians

PITA
Bill *********
Bill *********
@Vinson ******
Oh yes, good point, true for Americans too.
Raven ********
Raven ********
@Vinson ******
and easy to get eVisa within 3 to 5 days.

Too easy, no stress.
Bill *********
Bill *********
Rick *********
Rick *********
@Bill ********
is it still about $35 US?
Bill *********
Bill *********
@Raven *******
Right. In fact I'm in the process of getting the e Visa right now and they've improved their website since the time I did it last year. Took less than 5 minutes online.
Travis *******
Travis *******
Momentary spiff, I wouldn't lose my mind. If you had plans on a walking border run, just fly. No biggy.
Donnie **********
Donnie **********
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@Travis ******
of ALL the things I've lost, I mis my mind the most
Jeremy ********
Jeremy ********
KL Malaysia offers Visa exempt stamps for some passports

You could also fly to southern Thailand and do a border crossing into Malaysia at Satun or Songhkla

Singapore offers visa exempt stamps stamps for certain passports

Vietnam offers visa exemption stamps for certain passports

You could fly to HK, Japan, Taiwan, Philippines basically anywhere where it’s within your budget range and timeline
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
2 land borders closed out of dozens doesn't make much of a difference
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Donnie **********
Donnie **********
OP
@Brandon ***********
Thank you again sir.

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