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What are the best and cost-effective options for a visa run from Bangkok?

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Nov 4, 2023
a year ago
Guillaume ****************
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Hello Everyone,

I need to exit Thailand mid of this month to do a "visa run". As I am based in Bangkok: what is the most effective / cost effective way to do do so ?

Thank you for your recommendations / advice.
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The post discusses effective and cost-efficient ways for a visa run from Bangkok, suggesting various options like taking a night bus to Nong Khai/Vientiane for a visa transfer, flying to Phnom Penh, or exploring cheap flights to Kuala Lumpur. Comments provide insights into organized border runs to Cambodia, recommending companies and sharing personal experiences about traveling and visa processing. Overall, Vientiane is frequently mentioned as a convenient destination for visa-related tasks.
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Lye **********
Try search AirAsia ticket to nearby destination. Could be quite cheap and save a lot of time travelling.
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Alistair **********
"Thai visa service" border run to Cambodia almost daily from Bangkok, 3500B.

If you want best method then depending on your history in Thailand, flying is far more comfortable.
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Rich ****
Go to Vientiane. Make an appointment online for the date you want. Drop off your passport and documents say on a Monday, then pick it up on a Wednesday. Easy city to get around.
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Michael ********
Fly to KL and back look for some cheap flights
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Charlie ******
This company do a boarder run to Cambodia
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@Charlie *****
 But do they do a border run?
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Charlie ******
@Steve *******
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Steve ********
@Charlie *****
 Mate I think it went over your head!
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Charlie ******
@Steve *******
 yes clearly a typošŸ«£ but thanks for the banter
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@Steve *******
 yes they do they organise transport to Cambodia then you come back to Thailand straight after
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Carsten ************
1. With the night bus to Nong Khai/ Vientiane for a TR. You will need to book an appointment.

2. VietAir to Phnom Penh for a TR. No appointment necessary, but 3 working days processing time.

Both you may extend another 30 days.

Both cities are worth to visit. Another option is a border bounce. Not all people using these vans return alive.
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Guillaume ****************
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@Carsten ***********
 - Would I do a round trip to Vietnam (And probably stay one night): I should get automatically a 30 days tourist visa while entering back Thailand. Correct ? (I am French)
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@Guillaume ***************
 French citizens need Visa to Vietnam so this will be additional cost for You.Just fly to Kuala Lumpur
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@Guillaume ***************
 good to see some good advice and helpful informationā€¦šŸ™šŸ»
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Carsten ************
@Guillaume ***************
 you would get a 30 day stamp (visa exempt). A TR gives you 60 days.
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Guillaume ****************
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Thanks a lot !
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Guillaume ****************
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@Carsten ***********
 - So,

1. Book a return flight on VietAir Bangkok-Phnom Penh-Bangkok with 4 nights stay (Week days)

2. Straight upon arrival: apply online on Thailand Immigration website for a 60 days Tourist visa

3. Visa approved after 3 working days

4. Flying back to Bangkok with my 60 days TR

Correct ?
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@Guillaume ***************
 yes, but check the Embassy Website for holidays and opening hours. They open only for 1-2 hours in the morning to drop your docs.

Check the requirements. Proof of flight in and out of Thailand, proof of funds and accommodation.
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Stuart *********
Do you mean a ā€œborder bounceā€ where you just leave and come immediately back, or a ā€œvisa runā€ where you visit a nearby consulate to buy a new visa?
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Guillaume ****************
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I have to exit Thailand and come back. So, better to do an overnight stay in another nearby country?
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 most borders donā€™t require an overnight stay. Others familiar with the Bangkok options for border bounces will be able to suggest companies that provide this service. You can DIY but itā€™s usually easier with a company greasing the wheels so to speak.
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