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What are the best visa run destinations nearest to Bangkok apart from Vientiane?

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Jan 2, 2018

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Hey guys, hope someone can point me to the right direction. Whats the nearest and easiest visa run destination nearest to Bangkok other than Vientiane?

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Several users suggest various nearby destinations for visa runs from Bangkok. Options include traveling to Cambodia via Ban Laem, or flying to Malaysia's Penang or Kuala Lumpur for obtaining a visa. Additionally, it's noted that Malaysian nationals face fewer restrictions compared to other nationalities regarding visa runs.

Amornrat **********

border run to get 30 days you can do anywhere, Malasian are not limited by the TWO per year rule, as for Visa Run you could fly to Penang or KL to get a visa.

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Jeremy ********

Cambodian Border...Ban Laem is the closest from Bangkok....

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nice

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yes, we safe about an hour.

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thats good to know...is Kanachaburi like an hour or more closer than Ban Laem?

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Amornrat **********

in the meantime we also go Kanchanaburi, which is a bit closer.

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Malaysian nationality and tourist visa.

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Amornrat **********

please include your nationality and your current visa status in order to obtain info.

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