What are the rules for border bounces by sea in Thailand?

April 9, 2024
5 months ago
Richard ********
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What are the rules for border bounce by sea
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The rules for border bounces by sea in Thailand are understood to be the same as land bounces. Travelers are typically limited to two Visa Exempt entries per calendar year, regardless of whether they enter via land or sea. However, there is some confusion within the community regarding interpretations of these rules, especially concerning different entry points and methods of transport. Immigrations offices associated with sea entries are typically considered land entries, thus capped at the same limit. Some individuals suggest that no limits exist for bounces by sea in specific cases, but these claims are generally rejected as incorrect based on current laws.
DK *****
Rules are arbitrary in practice.
Graham ******
@DK ****
The 2 Visa Exempt entries per calendar year by land or sea rule is real in law and enforced
Richard ********
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I ask because an agent gave me another version : no limit for bounce by sea for one year from arrival date by air
Brandon ************
@Richard *******
that's incorrect
Richard ********
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John ********
Swim
Todd *********
There is no border bounce by sea. All immigration offices are located ashore. They count as land entries...
Lyndon ************
@Todd ********
the border bounce to Myanmar at Ranong, people need a boat as it is via the sea...
Todd *********
@Lyndon ***********
can you tell me if the immigration office is located on land?
Lyndon ************
@Todd ********
with regard to is the immigration office on the land, all immigration offices are, even the ones for entry by air...
Todd *********
@Lyndon ***********
and they are designated as air entry. Unlimited entries annually. As opposed to land borders (even if reached by sea), which are land entries. 2 per calendar year
Lyndon ************
@Todd ********
I was primarily addressing your claim 'no border bounce by sea'. Not only at Ranong, there's also Koh Lipi to Langkawi, I'm sure there are loads more...
Todd *********
@Lyndon ***********
well aware that one must take a boat. We use Langkawi- Lipe frequently. And Iโ€™m sure some exits from Cambodia. In spite of the mode of transportation they count as land border bounces. As I mentioned, there are no border bounces by sea.
Rob *******
2 by land or sea per year
John **********
Sea bounces are seen as land bounces so the same rules apply
Graham ******
The same as land, two Visa Exempt entries per calendar year
Richard ********
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Are they different than by air or by land ?
Graham ******
@Richard *******
Yes, land is limited to two Visa Exempt entries per calendar year
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