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What is the closest border crossing to Pattaya for a quick visa run on a NON-O visa?
May 31, 2017
9 years ago
Troy *********
ORIGINAL POSTERWhat's the closest border to Pattaya for a quick in and out on a non o? I'll be riding a bike so no van service needed.
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For a quick visa run on a NON-O visa from Pattaya, the closest borders are Ban Laem and Aranyaprathet. Ban Laem is about 2 hours away and is often mentioned as a preferred border crossing for those traveling by motorcycle. Alternatives include the border crossings to Cambodia such as Poi Pet and Hat Lek, though Ban Laem appears to be the most accessible for expats in Pattaya.
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Troy *********
ORIGINAL POSTERI've got to head back to bkk from that point...so I guess I'll have to look at both options for time
Troy *********
ORIGINAL POSTERAwesome!
Paul **********
On the way back at klang town you take a right turn to bkk if that's any help
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Henley *****
Ban Leam about 2 hours drive from Pattaya. I drove there early of may from Bkk takes me almost 4 hours. Tod Daniels information. less traffic and easy during renewal in border.
Troy *********
ORIGINAL POSTERBan Pakard is the one I'm chasing 😀
Troy *********
ORIGINAL POSTERYeah mate
Tod *********
If you do a border-bounce there, would you report back?
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Omer *********
aranyaprathet
Tod *********
You might be able to go to Trat - Hat Lek (Cham Yeam)
Tod *********
It seems there's these crossings with Cambodia;
Aranyaprathet - Poi Pet
Ban Laem - Daung Lem
Ban Pakard - Phsar Prum
Aranyaprathet - Poi Pet
Ban Laem - Daung Lem
Ban Pakard - Phsar Prum
Paul **********
Not a good idea going on a bike this time of year thou
Troy *********
ORIGINAL POSTERI've got an adventure bike so dirt, mud, tarmac will suit me
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@Troy ********
guess not tarmac either lolTroy *********
ORIGINAL POSTERI'm not allergic to water 😉
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ORIGINAL POSTEROk cheers mate
Paul **********
No probs just abit of info about half way you got the town klang where mae Phim beach very nice for stop
Troy *********
ORIGINAL POSTERThis is the border I'm after. Thanks Paul
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Tod *********
I just googled the visa run companies in Pattaya and it seems most of them use Ban Laem.
Troy *********
ORIGINAL POSTERI've only ever been to Ban Laem border but I heard there is one closer to Pattaya
Marie *******
Cambodia
Troy *********
ORIGINAL POSTER^nob
Steve *******
Ban Laem is the closest I believe
Troy *********
ORIGINAL POSTERPoipet is further than Ban Laem so it's not the closest to pattaya
Marie *******
Poipet. You have to go to Sakeo then the border town of Aranyaprathet
Troy *********
ORIGINAL POSTERYes I aware Cambodia is the closest BUT where is a crossing point (the closest)
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