Hi Tod , I will have been in Oz for over a year by my return , and plan on getting a12 month type " O " visa based on being married to a Thai to return ..I understand I will have to do border runs every 3 months ...from Huahin my nearest would be Kanchanaburi, I heard it's a simple enough process there , but need to confirm my 3 border runs are allowed to be all " land crossings " ? Tks Tod

Are border runs limited to 2 per calendar year?

I've heard that limit is only for land crossings, and border runs *by air* don't have that limit.

Hi, can someone tell me what is the new rules regarding border hopping? How many land crossings are allowed per year? Thanks

Quick question. Currently I am on my first 30 extension for my Visa. The stamp says that I must leave the country on the 23rd of this month. Is it smarter to fly to Vientiane or is it smarter to do a land crossing to Vientiane. As far as I know, you are only allowed to fly out and then come back in and get 30 Visa which can be extended for a further 45 days. I was told that a land crossing only permits you five days, once you come back in the country. However, somebody else told me that you can get 90 days, by doing your land crossing as well. Please help me discover the appropriate way to handle this.

Hello :) Australian here. I just wanted to ask for some information about the land crossings per calendar year. I apologise if I'm not using the correct terms! This year I have entered once by land via Myawaddy/Mae Sot for a visa exempt 30 days (after being on the first visa exempt 30 days via the airport), and once via Savannakhet/Mukdahan by land with an approved 3 month non-B visa. Is it possible to exit and enter via land this year for a 2nd land crossing visa exemption? Or does the Savannakhet crossing with a non-B visa also count? I hope I've explained clearly, and I hope someone can provide advice! Thank you so much :)

What seem to be the safest land crossings to be allowed entry for those that have been in and out of the country many times throughout the year? No previous land crossings and American passport.

Ok I can only try and explain what I think has happened.. So I came out to Savannakhet 2 months ago was refused a setv on the minor technicality of proof of funds, fair enough the guy said Everything is ok just show funds..Just to went back to Thailand on exempt as I have not used my 2 calendar year land crossing, all good arrived today with copious amounts of statements in all shapes and sizes lol..the guy took one look at the passport and said I can't apply for a tourist visa again didn't even look at the docs I was told to bring..I asked and asked something wasn't right he couldn't give me a straight answer... I rechecked my passport and seen I had and extra used stamp on a old setv... they made. A mistake somewhere maybe on my last entry to Thailand and he as not willing to deal with it..or something else..? Anyone have the slightest idea what's going on here.i will post a picture of what I think could be an issue ...

The issue now is I have used my 2 land crossings through no fault of trying to get a visa..got caught in the mess when Vientiane started the online bookings,, I have been out of the game for a bit as I went back to U.K for a bit..got a tourist visa easy in the U.K. just used the online service so was...happy...all responses very welcome as I'm lost,On the plus side I still have thirty days in Laos to find a solution... cheers sorry for the long essay..really need help.. I was offered to exchange $s for a transit visa but I'm not willing for something like this, is a transit only 30 days anyway?

A quick question about a bounce and back at Phu Nam Ron. Re entering to get a new exemption, US citizen, first land crossing this year. When reviewing experiences of others, it seems most everyone rides in a chartered van for the trip in and out of Myanmar. Is this advised over taking a privately owned car?

Hi, I just have a quick question regarding land crossings. I used to work legally in Thailand and had a non-b visa with a valid work permit. That was all cancelled when I stopped working since I wanted to move to Chiang Mai for a few months on tourist visas, so I only have 1 SETV tourist visa in my passport from this year, and 1 from 2016 before I was working.

In 2018, I have entered Thailand once by air (Krabi airport, on a 30 day exemption, which I extended) and once by land (Nong Khai, on a 60 day SETV, which I extended). My current extension is good until September 25th. Am I correct in thinking I can just do a border hop at Maesai/Taichilek (same day) on the 24th or 25th, come back into Thailand on a 30 day exemption, then extend that come October ~24th? I plan to fly home end of November. The date will vary based on this but I will be buying the ticket in a few weeks.

If I just do a border bounce, do I have to show proof of funds / onward ticket / lease agreement?

Sorry for the long post! I just want to make sure I can do this, and I don't need to do another visa run to Vientiane or somewhere else. Thanks!!! :)

I'd like to get a couple of things clarified if possible. Firstly, about border bounces, in my case to activate another entry on a one year multi-entry O visa. Secondly, the TM 30.

1. As I have to border bounce every 90 days (Maesai), am I still tied to the rule of maximum two land crossings per calendar year? Or, can I make more than two land crossings if it's only for this purpose?

2. Do I need to get a new TM30 every time I border bounce, as a result of being issued with a new TM 6? It's a round trip within a day.

3. I have lived at the same residence for my entire stay in Thailand. If I or my landlord have to inform Chiang Mai immigration, what information will they require and do I need to go to their office?

Many thanks in advance.