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What is the difference between a visa run and a border-bounce in Thailand?

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May 30, 2018

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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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Roberto 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)

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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

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Koos *****************

A few years back it was called a border run (border bounce), haha, how times have changed

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Tod *********

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I actually just made up that phrase because all you're doing is "bouncing" out and back in :O

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