Hi Everyone, I'm doing my first Visa Run (60 day single entry) toward the end of this month. Probably to Laos or Malaysia. Just making sure I'm not going to make any rookie mistakes. Two questions are bothering me:
1. Why is always recommended to fly to a city in Thailand closest to the border then drive in (i.e. Udon)? Why not just fly into the airport at Vietienne or Kuala Lumpur?
2. The purpose of stopping at the Thai Embassy in these countries allows a 60 day pass as opposed to a 30 day one if I were to just fly into Thailand without getting pre-approved at the embassy?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion details the process of doing a visa run from Thailand to either Laos or Malaysia. It raises two main questions: why it's recommended to fly to a Thai city close to the border (like Udon Thani) instead of directly to Vientiane or Kuala Lumpur, and the benefits of visiting a Thai Embassy in these countries for obtaining a 60-day visa instead of just re-entering Thailand with a 30-day stamp. Comments provide insights into the ease of land border crossings, logistical considerations, and advice on embassy procedures.