There are ferry’s from Langkawi to Koh Lipe. It’s how I plan to travel as well but I just take the tourist Visa Exemption.

12Go.Asia is the site

@Simon *********

that’s wonderful. I too travel the world independently. I’ve lived in 18 countries and visited another 15+ with no issues on a U.S. Passport. But we are the exception, not the norm.

Many people are scared to travel because of the unknown. Those are the people that feel more comfortable using an agency for a border run. That’s what I was answering for Antoine.

@Antoine *******

for those with weaker passports, it can give them some peace of mind but it’s never a 💯 guarantee. And I see a lot older or solo travelers use agencies as they are not as confident to travel independently.

@Ron *******

the outbound train was 8pm to 11am, it arrived late. Inbound train was 5pm to 7am.

@Penny ********

it was an easy route.

I had a great experience taking the night train from Hua Hin to Padang Besar, Malaysia and back. Comfortable space all to myself and everyone was quiet on the train to respect people sleeping. ฿885 each way.

@Avesh **********

I’m a Mathematician and own a business back in the US. It offers editorial services to textbook publishers and Ed Tech companies. It functions by email so my physical location has nothing to do with the business.

@Jack ***************

enjoy Thailand. It’s a cool country.

Yes, you don’t have to wait. They are happy to take your money sooner than later.

I’m a U.S. Passport holder and here on Visa Exemption. I flew into BKK in December. Stood in line at the immigration department in the airport, they took my fingerprints and picture, then Stamped my passport and let me in with 45-days. Then I went to a local immigration office and paid for my 30-day extension.

On my 75-day I took a train to Malaysia. Spent the night at the border and then returned to Thailand. I got another 45-day stamp of which today I extended again by 30-days.

Overall, I will have a total of 5 months in Thailand before I want to enjoy another country. It’s been quite easy.