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What are the current conditions at the Thai-Cambodia border checkpoints in Chanthaburi?

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Jun 7, 2025

16 hours ago

Anonymous *************

ORIGINAL POSTER

Both Thai-Cambodia Border Checkpoints in Chanthaburi Province Closed — Say goodbye (for now) to border bouncers. These crossings were easy targets for border-run agencies,  But with all land borders to Myanmar and Cambodia now shut, options are drying up fast. Only a few Laos crossings remain open, and even those especially Nong Khai have tightened significantly. If you're in Thailand relying on border runs to reset your stay, consider this a serious warning

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The Thai-Cambodia border checkpoints in Chanthaburi province are currently closed due to heightened tensions between Thailand and Cambodia. With land borders to Myanmar and Cambodia shut, options for expats relying on border runs to reset their visas are limited. While some suggest flying to neighboring countries for breaks, others report mixed experiences and confusion regarding the status of border operations. Updates indicate that although advisories were issued regarding closures effective June 3, there are conflicting reports, and some individuals have successfully crossed borders. The situation remains fluid, with potential for martial law and evolving restrictions, prompting many to advise caution and alternative travel plans.

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Erik *******

Martial law is coming soon in Thailand !!

8 hours ago

Sean ***********

This is incorrect. It was reported that thiss was happenuing 'effective June 3rd', then, typically Thai, a further update was issued on June 1st or 2nd, that the above was a 'misunderstanding', and the borders would continue to operate normally. Which they have - I came over to CambodiA on 4th, and there were no issues at all. so disregard the post above.

10 hours ago

Anonymous ******************

@Sean **********

It's changing all the time. Now you've two closed borders and restricted entry/exit time on some others. It seems they are getting ready for even more:

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9 hours ago

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Anonymous ******************

Chev ******

My Laos run wasn't a good experience at all. I had to go twice, and both times were horrible. Thailand and Cambodia are having issues at the moment.

11 hours ago

Jordan *****

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14 hours ago

Anonymous ******************

@Jordan ****

The best is to avoid the whole border... The situation is constantly evolving. What's valid now may change within minutes.

11 hours ago

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Anonymous ******************

Dos ***********

The reason why they closed is because of tension on the borders between Thailand and Cambodia which you can find those stories in the news these days. Nothing to do with DTV or border-run.

14 hours ago

Anonymous *************

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@Dos **********

I didn’t say it was. My point being is that there are no longer any options for visa bouncers living on visa exemptions

10 hours ago

Dos ***********

They’re not tightening because of border run.

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14 hours ago

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Dos ***********

Jordan *****

Poipet is still open

14 hours ago

Paul *******

@Jordan ****

I crossed over today. Into Cambodia with my car. I asked them in the morning and the Thai customs agent denied anything was out of the ordinary.

9 hours ago

Paul *******

@Jordan ****

They closed at 4pm. Apparently, tomorrow they'll reopen with very restrictive crossing hours.

10 hours ago

Jordan *****

@Paul ******

I find it fascinating that they closed the border without even warning their own citizens working in Poipet who now have to spend the night in Cambodia

9 hours ago

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Jordan *****

James ********

@Jordan ****

AVOID POIPET BORDER CROSSING. It's a problem for foreigners.

12 hours ago

Jordan *****

@James *******

crossed 20 times, no problem

10 hours ago

James ********

@Jordan ****

You are very lucky 🤞

8 hours ago

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James ********

Adam *********

“Effective June 3”

I was just at the Ban Pakkad border on June 6. Where is this letter from? Where was it posted?

15 hours ago

Anonymous ******************

@Adam ********

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11 hours ago

James ********

@Adam ********

read the latest News.

12 hours ago

James ********

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12 hours ago

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James ********

Phirom *********

Just fly to Vietnam for a weekend vacation or somewhere nice.

15 hours ago

Richie-Rich ********

@Phirom ********

this

12 hours ago

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May ***********

What’s going to happen to those who are waiting for DTV in Cambodia? With this situation, any possibility on the embassy closing down? Sigh

15 hours ago

Greg ********

@May **********

In 2003 the Cambodians rioted and burned down the Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh over some Thai actress claiming Angkor Wat was Thai (She never said it - the storey was planted by Khmer Nationalists). The Thi ambassador had to climb over the wall to escape. :-)

13 hours ago

Jordan *****

@May **********

they will travel home through Poipet.

14 hours ago

Paul *******

@Jordan ****

Which I will be doing soon. Unfortunately, looks like border opening hours will be heavily restricted. Opening hours 8am to 4pm only.

10 hours ago

James ********

@Jordan ****

not likely a POIPET is known as problematic for foreigners..... Best to fly.

12 hours ago

Jordan *****

@James *******

crossed Poipet 20 times no problem

10 hours ago

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Jordan *****

Andrew ********

@May **********

they can fly back?

15 hours ago

May ***********

@Andrew *******

yeah. more worried about the visa process though😫😫

15 hours ago

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May ***********

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

Chanthaburi checkpoints/border posts are now under martial law . Flights are cheap so no worries.

16 hours ago

Jordan *****

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

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14 hours ago

Anonymous *************

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Jordan ****

old news

10 hours ago

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Anonymous *************

John *********

Just fly somewhere nice for a weekend break, so much more civilized than some doggy border crossing, not surprised they are tightening up those.

16 hours ago

Matt *******

@John ********

flying In after doing multiple back to back border bounces are a good way to get rejected at immigration.

14 hours ago

John *********

@Matt ******

no, if you have a dtv, you can come and go as you like

James ********

correct ✅

Matt *******

ok yes that’s true

John *********

that's what I was referring to dtv holders maybe do a weekend away before 180 days are up,by flying somewhere nice for a short break, not doing a land crossing.

14 hours ago

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John *********

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