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Will I face issues with border visa bouncing from Bangkok to Penang and back without an overnight stay?

Border Visa Bouncing Thailand Immigration Visa Rules Covid Extensions Travel to Penang Visa Re-Entry Issues

Sobre ***********

asked Sep 28, 2022

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Hello, would there be any issue for border visa  bouncing from Bangkok to Penang on the same day in/and out by air /border without even  staying  overnight ... As I have never done it before... Any input would be greatly appreciated ... I have stayed more than 180 days combined in Thailand this year ...used covid extention ... ( First time as well) ... Would there be an issue when enter the kingdom ? Or better stay overnight? Re_ enter? Any inputs would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Answer summary

The user inquires about the possibility of border visa bouncing from Bangkok to Penang without an overnight stay and seeks advice regarding potential issues, especially given their previous Covid visa extensions this year. Comments suggest that while border bouncing without overnight stays is common, the user's extensive use of Covid extensions may raise concerns with Thai immigration upon re-entry. They are advised to prepare documentation to mitigate any potential issues.

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Darren *******

Sure but be prepared to be quizzed over your covid extensions and not having the correct visa to live in Thailand, which is what immigration will most likely think you're doing.

4 years ago

Sobre ***********

@Darren ******

yes indeed ...2022 indeed, I have stayed a lot longer @ bkk .. but has been always via visa exempt except one time TR

4 years ago

Stuart *********

No issue border bouncing without staying overnight. However you almost certainly will have issues with multiple Covid extensions and trying to re enter exempt. Expect to be grilled and or denied. Land borders are know to be less strict than airports, but no guarantee. Have the three proof to mitigate any issues. Cash, accommodation and a ticket out.

4 years ago

Sobre ***********

@Stuart ********

thank you thank you thank you... I will prepare all of above and with a Valid/ or convincin go reason for staying/then returning bkk... My only concern would be if staying a combined 180+ days in bkk could be or has been used for ' deny of entry" 🙏

4 years ago

Stuart *********

@Sobre **********

seen a few posts with comments that an officer has said as such. It’s BS. There is no rule that says that there’s a limit of 180 days in a year allowed.

That said there possibly isn’t much you can do if they “pull that card” other than to ask them to show you where that rules exists. They can’t as it doesn’t - but questioning them is probably not going to endear you to them and it’s their prerogative to allow/disallow entry.

4 years ago

Sobre ***********

Stuart Cumming my gratitude for all your precious input ... I will go ahead w my same day Bouce plan by air, prepare 1.2.3 just as u suggested and hopefully budha will bring me back ... Report/update upon my return

4 years ago

Sobre ***********

@Stuart ********

thank u vm ! So making no differences whether staying over for a couple days or same day bouncing .. any differences between BKK vs DMK via air as point of entry ? Already 😳😨 getting anxious now ... Did a border bounding back @ May, but stayed over @KL for 2 weeks then

4 years ago

Stuart *********

@Sobre **********

hard to say as it really is up to the immigration officer you hand your passport to.

4 years ago

Stuart *********

@Sobre **********

this may help.

If questioned by immigration on arrival (rare but does happen) you need to provide 3 proofs for entry into Thailand.

1. 20,000 baht cash or equivalent in a major currency. It needs to be in cash. A bank statement, credit card or phone app showing you have funds won’t suffice.

2. Accommodation booked for at least the first few days. If you’re staying with family or friends then have them write an invitation letter for you to stay at their place.

3. A ticket out of Thailand booked within the number of days your entry allows, regardless that you can get an in country extension. 30 for Exempt, 60 for Tourist Visa (although the likelihood on being asked if you have a actual tourist visa is minimal). Bus train or plane. The two former must be an international ticket out, not just to a border town where you could walk across a border.

These proofs won’t guarantee you entry as that’s at the discretion of the immigration officer, but they’re the three things they’ll generally use as a reason to deny entry.

4 years ago

Sobre ***********

@Stuart ********

thank you again Stuart ... So the likely questioning always happening at the Thailand/ customs? Any idea if DMK ( Dong Mueng ) could be more relaxed ... Thinking about making a sane day turnaround via Penang ( trains could take too long)... Alternatively where would be a easy to travel land border bouncing point from Bangkok ? Plan to fly back Europe by end of October. Many thanks again

4 years ago