Answereda year ago
What are the current conditions at the Thai-Cambodia border checkpoints in Chanthaburi?
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
Answer summary
The border checkpoints between Thailand and Cambodia in Chanthaburi Province have been closed due to rising tensions, impacting those reliant on border runs to reset their stay in Thailand. As land borders to Myanmar and Cambodia continue to shut down, travel options are increasingly limited, with flights to nearby countries becoming a recommended alternative. Recent discussions highlight varying experiences at the borders, claims of martial law, and the evolving nature of border restrictions, prompting concerns among expats regarding visa processes and safety.
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Erik *******
Martial law is coming soon in Thailand !!
John *********
@Erik ******
stop being silly 🤦🏻♀️Erik *******
@John ********
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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.
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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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.
Jordan *****
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Paul *******
@Jordan ****
Chanthaburi and Chong Chom aren't good borders to use anyway. Ban Khao Din / Aranyaprathet / Hat Lek are best.Anonymous ******************
@Jordan ****
The best is to avoid the whole border... The situation is constantly evolving. What's valid now may change within minutes.
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.
Anonymous *************
OP@Dos **********
I didn’t say it was. My point being is that there are no longer any options for visa bouncers living on visa exemptionsDos ***********
They’re not tightening because of border run.
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Jordan *****
Poipet is still open
Greg ********
@Jordan ****
Limited hours though. Closed early yesterday leaving many stranded.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.Paul *******
@Jordan ****
They closed at 4pm. Apparently, tomorrow they'll reopen with very restrictive crossing hours.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 CambodiaJames ********
@Jordan ****
AVOID POIPET BORDER CROSSING. It's a problem for foreigners.Jordan *****
@James *******
crossed 20 times, no problemJames ********
@Jordan ****
You are very lucky 🤞
Adam *********
“Effective June 3”
I was just at the Ban Pakkad border on June 6. Where is this letter from? Where was it posted?
I was just at the Ban Pakkad border on June 6. Where is this letter from? Where was it posted?
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@Adam ********
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@Adam ********
read the latest News.James ********
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Phirom *********
Just fly to Vietnam for a weekend vacation or somewhere nice.
Richie-Rich ********
@Phirom ********
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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
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 Thai ambassador had to climb over the wall to escape. :-)May ***********
@Greg *******
wow… that’s crazy….Greg ********
@May **********
There is a lot of history behind this animosity - a bit like Burma and Thailand too. Many neighbouring countries are the same globally- accidents of geography 🙂 🙂Jordan *****
@May **********
they will travel home through Poipet.Paul *******
@Jordan ****
Which I will be doing soon. Unfortunately, looks like border opening hours will be heavily restricted. Opening hours 8am to 4pm only.James ********
@Jordan ****
not likely a POIPET is known as problematic for foreigners..... Best to fly.James ********
@Jordan ****
and the border bounce service companies await the decisions this Sunday morning of the Thai Army about the opening of which Cambodian borders and the hours opened, if at all.Jordan *****
@James *******
crossed Poipet 20 times no problem
Andrew ********
@May **********
they can fly back?May ***********
@Andrew *******
yeah. more worried about the visa process though😫😫
Will ************
Chanthaburi checkpoints/border posts are now under martial law . Flights are cheap so no worries.
Jordan *****
@Will ***********
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OP@Jordan ****
old newsJohn *********
Just fly somewhere nice for a weekend break, so much more civilized than some doggy border crossing, not surprised they are tightening up those.
Matt *******
@John ********
flying In after doing multiple back to back border bounces are a good way to get rejected at immigration.John *********
@Matt ******
no, if you have a dtv, you can come and go as you likeJames ********
@John ********
correct ✅John *********
@Matt ******
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.Matt *******
@John ********
ok yes that’s trueActivity
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