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What is the difference between a visa run and a border-bounce in Thailand?
I posted this a good while ago but it goes over the difference between a "visa run" and a "border-bounce".
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The discussion centers on the distinction between 'visa runs' and 'border-bounces' in Thailand, clarifying recent regulations. It mentions that since December 31, 2016, land visa exempt entries are limited to 30 days and only allowed twice per calendar year.
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Tod *********
OPRoberto since Dec 31st, 2016 they went back to 30 day visa exempt entries by land AND that was when they put the limit of two in a calendar year (Jan 1 - Dec 31)
Roberto ***********
Just to complete your excellent information Tod, would you confirm that the border-bounce visa will run for 30 days and that the procedure is allowed only twice per calendar year? Thanks
Koos *****************
A few years back it was called a border run (border bounce), haha, how times have changed
Tod *********
OPI actually just made up that phrase because all you're doing is "bouncing" out and back in :O
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