What are the pros and cons of different border runs around Bangkok for visa runs?

Dec 25, 2017
7 years ago
Amornrat **********
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A bit info re border run around Bangkok. Basicly there are four borders which are reasonable close. However each of them have pro and con. The closest is the one in Kanchanaburi, cheap for Western Passport, expensive for ASEAN, sometimes they close without prior notice. We had yesterday our first successful trip and plan to do the run regulary. The other borders are on the Cambodian side and are Aranyaprathet, the only comment that I have it is best avoided , a lot of people (long wait) and Non O holders are requested to stay overnight or fly OUT/IN. The other two borders are further south in the area of Pong Nam Ron, near Soi Dao, in Chantaburi province. Both are under the same juristriction so both border follow the rules, no problem for TWO times visa waiver entries in one calendar year and no problem for Multiple entry visa holders. People still complain about "overcharging", but these are actual service fee by agents. Other than that these three borders are OK to do border run. Enjoy your holiday and on 1st January 2018 the clock for 30day visa waiver or entry stamp will be reset at any border.
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The post discusses different border options for visa runs around Bangkok, highlighting the Kanchanaburi border as the closest but with potential for sudden closures. It warns against the Aranyaprathet border due to long waits and overnight stays required for NON-O visa holders. The two southern borders near Pong Nam Ron are noted for their consistent rules regarding visa waivers and multiple entry visas. The post also mentions complaints about service fees charged by agents at these borders, and notes that border run regulations reset on January 1, 2018.
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Jim *******
Have border in Isaan to Cambodia and Laos also
Amornrat **********
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I know, but I just referred to the four border close to Bangkok. Please feel free to add your experience at other borders.
Pascal ********
Don't know if they are good or not, but can call them for info, then also know if kanchanaburi border is open or not
Hue *******
Pascal ********
@Hue ******
just post it for people who have questions about the border in kanchanaburi, not a post to recommend them or not
Yuri ********
Depart from bkk?
Amornrat **********
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@Hue ******
It is a free economy, if you do not like, do not use them.
Hue *******
These "visa run" outfits have a pretty awful track record involving road safety!! Buggered if I'd trust them!
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