Urgent News From The Navit Yochin Chanthaburi Special Task Force, Tab Thap Thai, Thana Ao Go Hot Springs, Chanthaburi Province

🚫 Thai-Cambodia Border Closed in Chanthaburi

Both the Ban Laem and Ban Phakkat checkpoints in Chanthaburi province are now closed - this includes the walking route from Ban Laem to Daung Lem in Cambodia.

This shutdown is based on orders from the Thai Immigration Bureau due to legal issues and the growing concern over illegal border crossing services (especially those used for visa runs).

These points have long been a loophole for people trying to "reset" their stay in Thailand.

• What This Means:

No more border runs via Chanthaburi.

If you’re using the “walk in, walk out” method to extend your stay - it’s over for now.

This affects both Thai nationals and foreign tourists.

• Alternative?

At this moment, only a few checkpoints in Laos (like Nong Khai) remain open - but even they’ve gotten stricter lately. Be warned.

We strongly advise planning ahead. Don't rely on land border runs. Stay legal - explore other visa options instead.

Both Thai-Cambodia Border Checkpoints in Chanthaburi Province Closed — Say goodbye (for now) to border bouncers. These crossings were easy targets for border-run agencies, But with all land borders to Myanmar and Cambodia now shut, options are drying up fast. Only a few Laos crossings remain open, and even those especially Nong Khai have tightened significantly. If you're in Thailand relying on border runs to reset your stay, consider this a serious warning