What issues might arise at the Padang Besar border when returning to Thailand after a border run?

Migration Issues Border Run Tourist Visa

Dec 4, 2019

5 years ago

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Anybody have problem at Padang Besar boarder when come back to Thailand??

If you already did 1 time boarder at Ranong this year already and stay in Thailand total 6-7 months this year with tourist visa and extend 2 times this year 

Just want to know if I carry cash enought do I still get any problem if I want 30 days extend at boarder or I should go Thai consulate at Penang to get new tourist visa??

Thank you for helping

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post discusses possible problems at the Padang Besar border when returning to Thailand for those who have already done a border run this year. It highlights the importance of carrying adequate cash, as reports indicate that immigration may require 20,000 THB or its equivalent. It also mentions the unpredictability of immigration officers, suggesting that using a good agency could be beneficial.

Robert *******

And as we told you all your options last week and knowing that there are NO changes in Immigration rules in this last week, I suggest you read all those answers again and make your decision.

5 years ago

Robert *******

And as nobody can take your worries away as we can not predict what an Immigration Officer or a staff member at a Thai Consulate will decide. Living in Thailand using short time visa is a risk, if you go that route it is your choice. It is known out of reports that the southern borders with Malaysia ask for the 20.000 Thb or equivalent currency in cash.

5 years ago

Reiner *********

You can do 2 border runs each calendar year ...without any problem, may be they as you where you stay and want to see 20 k in cash, depending, better use an good angency, where are you located

5 years ago

Isbella ****

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@Reiner ********

koh Samui right now but I’m planing to go to Penang 6th by train and stay for 3 night there then back to Thailand

But I wil try to get new tourist visa at Thai consulate if its possible

5 years ago

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