What do I need to know about doing a visa run from Thailand by land?

It’s not that deep to spend 1K usd on a trip abroad for a few days 😂

which is an easier visa to get - DTV or a non O retirement visa? I'm not happy about moving $26k USD which is 800k baht into Thai bank.

I have done the Sungai Kolok border twice. Both times they have invited me in to talk to who I suppose was the chief, or at least some type of superior IO. However, the conversations were nice and friendly and I was on my way in just a few minutes. My own take on it was that this particular land border sees mostly Malaysians come and go, and they might not be too familiar with DTV yet (or just want to check a "non-Asian" bit more thoroughly)... As to the "smooth process", it depends more on you than a specific country or checkpoint. Be polite, dress politely, (bonus) try to learn some basic Thai (especially if you have been here longer than 6 or 12 months), and you should not have any problems.

Go on a short mini break to say fly to HCMC, cheap as chips, unless you live in Hicksville areas and then do the cheap Charlie land border crossing 🤷🏾‍♀️

Just exend it at immigration. Presumably, you went to immigration and did your 90 check in

Don't forget to get a letter from your mother

I always go to either Cambodia or Vietnam for 5 days. It’s a good refreshing break tbh lol

But I’ve talked with a few people who do one night at the Laos border

I went to Kuala Lumpur for 3 nights, it was well worth it. Nice little mini vacation. DMK to KUL, was nice to try some different food and enjoy the sights. KL is very cheap to book hotels in too, compared to Bangkok. No issues at all, immigration didnt say a word when I got back. In Malaysia they asked how long I would stay, that's it.

Go Cambodia 

Companies like have guided service. Thank you

I was in your situation the other month and I took the chance to take a few days abroad. In my case I chose taiwan cuz it was in my wishlist for a long while and it was and amazing choice. Luis mentioned about taiwan, well, I'm a permanent resident there and it's an amazing and luckily underrated country. pros: the currency nt$ got the same value as thai baht so it's very easy to convert prices there. Taiwai has been listed as one of the safest country in the world, even better than japan. Public transportation are really efficient and can take you everywhere at a very fair price. Taiwanese are very friendly and helpful to tourists, no racism, no overtourismCons: the weather till april can go from warm ( day night) to chill ( day night). Taipei is more expensive the bangkok but still very affordable compared to hk, singapore or japan.

Did it at Friendship Bridge. No problems. Same day out and in for DTV. They don't care.

I drove recently to Thai Lao friendship bridge 4 checkpoint, then took the bus across the border, then straight back no questions 2000 baht fee for Lao visa quick and easy!