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What are the implications of the new visa regulations for border runs in Thailand?

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Mar 8, 2025

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Farang *********

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This popped up in my news feed. Guess helpful for a border run with  no visa cost.

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A recent news item suggests that a border run without visa costs might be helpful for expats in Thailand. However, discussions reveal concerns about specific visa regulations, especially regarding tourism groups and varying visa requirements based on nationality. Comments touch on complexities tied to Vietnam's visa policy and its historical context, indicating a nuanced view of border regulations that expats should consider.

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Lucia *********

I was just in Vietnam, it explains why there were so many European tourist there, more so than in any of the other Asian countries

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Rob *******

No doubt thr Thai’s will want a “fee” if its a same day bounce…

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Steve ******

45 days??

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Rob *****

I counted 13....not 16 ?

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David **********

3 more are off list near the beginning of the post

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@David *********

Thank you David

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Us *****

Why is Vietnam still hating on the USA on visa requirements? We give them so much free trade and protect them against China.

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Michael ********

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Roy *********

I think they've been way to nice to Americans after they're genocide you fucking idiot..

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Us *****

that was decades ago. Now they need the American factories that moved out from China to Vietnam. Also, since the Chinese are invading the Vietnamese water, they need us to fight to the Chinese.

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Cyrill *******

I think at the moment USA does not have many friends in the world. 😅🙄

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Lucia *********

visa online is so easy

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Jisel *******

learn your history 😂

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Us *****

the French can enter Vietnam for 45 days and they were the ones that colonized them. Vietnam and America have one common enemy now, and we should be friends to stop the Chinese.

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Max **********

You have been spoon-fed too much American propaganda

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Us *****

sad you are using a fake profile to promote China. I bet you don't make enough in China to buy a condo. Sucks to be you.

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Max **********

Your profile looks pretty real 😄 Sucks to be a bitter boomer who knows their country is crumbling

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Us *****

good one, I'm happily retired in my late 30s. Made my money in crypto. Enjoy working for the CCP. LOL

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Max **********

And yet your money can’t buy you happiness, bitter little man 🤣 You’re so obsessed with China that you think everybody is Chinese.

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Us *****

money buys me everything including happiness. You are just so sad because you do not habe any money.

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Max **********

Because I’m Chinese? You know it all !! 🤣

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Us *****

I know your account is fake and you work for the ccp propaganda department. Find a real job.

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Jisel *******

read and learn Vietnam and US history! China and Vietnam are both working together now to improve Vietnam’s infrastructures! Vietnam’s big exports go to China! You should read more then you can understand why! 😂

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Us *****

sure, keep on believing in it. China wants to swallow Vietnam and take over their country.

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Jisel *******

you must be referring to US dream 😂

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Max **********

We ? You talk like you have a role. I don’t think you do anything for Vietnam.

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Us *****

my taxes paid to the federal government allows me to use it.

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Steve *******

Keep paying them there taxes BOY! 😂

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Michael ********

Have you been to any Musuems in vietnam ?

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@Michael *******

that's the past. Now we have the same common enery, China.

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Steve *******

And herein lies your problems when you believe China is your enemy. It's no wonder the US is despised by pretty much everyone bar the Israeli's

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Michael ********

Wow 🤣🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

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Steve *******

Playing fast and loose with the word protect!

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Us *****

the Chinese wants to swallow Vietnam alive. The Vietnamese are turning to us for protection.

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Max **********

I think last time Vietnam got help from USA it didn’t end well for Americans

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David **********

Evidently still miffed about Agent Orange.

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@David *********

right! But Belarus is their best buddy! 🤣

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Evan ********

Very strange list of countries!

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Jack *******

strange for you perhaps but not from the Vietnamese perspective and that's what matters.

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Christopher ********

It’s for tourist groups and tours.

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Farang *********

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@Christopher *******

Take a tour. I am sure the guys on here will find a work around.

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