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What are the experiences of border runs in Thailand, and which border crossings should I avoid?
Hi all, may I ask if anyone experienced doing border run here before? I have read the reviews are quite bad.
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The discussion revolves around personal experiences with doing border runs in Thailand, highlighting mixed reviews. One user reported a smooth experience while staying in Pattaya, contrasting with others who warned against specific border crossings with poor reputations. Concerns included potential overnight stays, dealing with unofficial individuals asking for passports, and advice on currency to carry.
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Ct **********
avoid the dozen crooks without uniform who ask for passports, fill out the file yourself, and go there with $30, if you take bhat you will be cheated
Ning ******
worst place to go, the cam side might ask you to stay overnight and refuse to stamp you out if just go in and out.
Mat *********
OP@Ning *****
thanks for the advice. Will definitely avoid there.
John **********
Why would you pick the one border crossing with the worst reputation in Thailand? Where are you in Thailand?
Mat *********
OP@John *********
I will definitely find another border. I am in Bangkok and was finding which is the nearest.Mike *****
Hi when I was staying in Pattaya I did a border run and had no problems at all.
Mat *********
OP@Mike ****
is this recently?Mike *****
@Mat ********
it was 4 years ago but I don’t see why you would have a problem if you use a reputable company to go withMat *********
OP@Mike ****
thank you mateMike *****
@Mat ********
ok I don’t know about that my experience was with a company I didn’t have to do anything they dealt with it all. Transport to and from and visaMat *********
OP@Mike ****
I won't be using any company because my gf insist to go by myself saying it's not a problem. She will be tagging along with me. 😅Activity
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