What are the typical costs associated with border runs in Thailand for expats?

@Brian ********

I love it when clueless people make completely incorrect and ignorant statements with such conviction. Do keep it up. You're on a roll.

@Brian ********

lol. Border bounce is perfectly legal man. Let's not be ridiculous here.

@Todd ********

For real! You’re referring to a van. A van travels over the road, just like a bus. On a bus train you can even get a Sleeper berth. Better than a damn van!!

But the mode isn’t really the point. The point is there’s no reason for a border agent when there are no visas needed, either way.

😂🤣

@David *******

😂😂 best of luck sorting out Songthaews, ferry, shuttle, bus, change bus, walk across border, find new bus, change again in Hat Yai and reverse. Let’s say that won’t be happening in a day lol. And fair chance the border guys require you to stay overnight anyway. Clearly, you have not attempted this.

The point is that if you have a dubious history in Thailand or long stay (many do this for years) the agent facilitates your return and new 60 day stamp. Overall, it’s an absolute no-brainer

@Todd ********

it’s not THAT hard dude. I take ferry from Koh Samui then bus to Phuket and train to the border.

I prefer to just go to Penang or Kuala Lumpur for 90 days and then return to Koh Samui or whatever for 90 and flip back and forth.

Really doesn’t make sense to me to spend the money and make all the effort to turn right around and come right back if you don’t have to.

Enjoy two places.

@David *******

it actually is that hard. It’s absurd to try and would save you very few nickels, while wasting a ton of time.

But I totally agree with taking your time in new destination. If you cross Malaysia border, you have 90 days to play with. Have fun. Great country to visit. Or go to Langkawi, Penang or perhentians. We travel at least every 90 days anyway, so it really makes no difference. Travel for a month or two and come back.

But if you need one day service from Samui because you want to stay, or have questionable past… use the agent. Otherwise just keep on rolling with travel

@Ian *******

Cambodia border run starting from Koh Samui ? Please explain 😀🤣