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Is it possible to do a Chanthaburi border run, and do I need a visa for Cambodia?

Chanthaburi Border Run Cambodia Visa Requirements Thailand Immigration Crossing Borders Expat Visa Rules

Apr 11, 2023

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Hi guys,

Is Chanthaburi border run is possible? I plan to drive my car and this is my 1st border run 2023. US passport. Do I need to apply entry visa for Cambodia or just cross the border and come back?

Thank you all and Happy Songkran!

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The user inquires about the feasibility of performing a border run from Chanthaburi to Cambodia, specifically asking if an entry visa for Cambodia is necessary. Comments clarify that a Cambodian visa is required, and provide tips for the border crossing process including car documentation and potential fees. There are mentions of the ease of the border run experience.

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Hakim ************

I just done mine yesterday at trat, simple process and quick. In and out in 20 minute.

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@Hakim ***********

Did you do by yourself or with agent? Border name please?

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Hakim ************

Khlong Yai border, you can do it yourself if you are comfortable, if you park your car you will see locals who can help you with bounce and free hussle for some money.

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Richard *********

enter at Koh Kong, TIP doc for car free< voa for you ( $30) bring ur cars blue book.

easy, done it many times

IF ur only doing a border bounce there is a car park on the left hand side, right before thai immigration

SOMETIMES, Cambodian immigration will demand 300-500 baht for same day exit.

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@Richard ********

He said he's driving to the border to do a bounce nothing about driving his car across the border, for which he'd want to spend at least a couple of days.

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Richard *********

I mentioned about border bounce in my 1st response>>

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@Richard ********

Thank you but Koh Kong is too far for driving from Bangkok. Looking at chanthaburi

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Richard *********

YES Bangkok-Chantaburi-Trat- koh Kong

You ever look at a map?

OR Bangkok- Chantaburi- Pong Nam Ron-Ban Pakard/Phsa Prum>OR Ban Laem/Daun Lem.

parking on left side as Koh Kong, also an easy border.

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Steve *******

You wont need a Laos visa but you will need a Cambodian visa!

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Can I apply Cambodian Visa at the border or online before getting to the border run? Also, once I got entry stamped from Combodia immigration, Can I simply go back and enter Thailand?

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Steve *******

Apply at the border

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Yes, Cambodian Visa. Any check-point would you recommend?

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Steve *******

Chong Chom or Chong Sangam

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Eddie ******

Hat Lek border is quite good, from Trat follow signs for Hat Lek/ Cambodia

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Steve ********

I don't know if anyone is game to recommend any Cambodian border, they tend to be a bit irrational at times. Everyone I know who's done Cambodian border bounces has used a border-run bus company, who can make life easy for you.

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Bob **********

avoid Poi Pet

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Steve ********

You're telling the wrong person. I'm on retirement visa. I don't need to border bounce 😆

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Steve *******

No problems with Chong Chom or Chong Sangam crossings and no need for border-run companies or to stay the night.

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Kev ****

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Thank you!

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Kev ****

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thanks

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