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Which country is better for a visa run from Thailand: Singapore or Malaysia?

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Jan 28, 2018

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Hi there all

I am looking to exit Thailand and visit friends in Singapore and Malaysia in one trip, and am wanting to use this exit as a visa run.

Which country would be best to return back to Thailand from of the two? I'm thinking Malaysia?

Many thanks

Richard

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Richard is seeking advice on the best country to visit for a visa run while exiting Thailand. He considers using the trip to visit friends in either Singapore or Malaysia and is leaning towards Malaysia for his return to Thailand.

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