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What is the best way to perform a border run from Pattaya to extend my stay in Thailand?

Feb 17, 2025
4 days ago
Jennifer *******
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Hey guys!

I entered Thailand as a tourist and received a 60 day entry stamp, Iโ€™ve used my 30 day extension, my 30 days are up soon. Iโ€™ve heard of a border run too extend my stay in Thailand. I have no idea how to go about it, Any advice on where would be the best bet to do so etc? Iโ€™m currently in Pattaya.
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A user seeks advice on conducting a border run from Pattaya to extend their stay in Thailand after their visa extension expires. Several commenters recommend various visa run services, highlighting options like 'First Class Visa Runs' which provide a comfortable journey to the Cambodian border, including details about costs, itinerary, and what to expect during the trip. Others mention different agencies and personal experiences for additional guidance.
Mitchell *******
Take a short trip to Kuala Lumpur. Cool city.
Matthew *********
@Mitchell ******
may not be enough time to due ETA.
Mark *******
I've completed this trip three times over the last year. Everything went well and was efficient and comfortable. I'm back in the UK now,but only temporarily; will be back to Thailand soon!
Seillan **********
@Mark ******
hello how is it possible usually 2 times allowed isn't it?

I am interested ๐Ÿ˜Š because 270 days in Thailand immigration said nothing ? Thanks by advance
Mark *******
@Seillan *********
No it is permitted 3 times per year. This was confirmed after a telephone call on tvs Pattaya. I've done this in December, October,and August.
Seillan **********
@Mark ******
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Mark *******
@Seillan *********
I travelled to Cambodia for a visa exemption stamp on the 20th December. When I booked this with TVS in Pattaya,the assistant confirmed after a telephone call,that this process was permitted 3 times in one year. I had done this in October and August. I had arrived in Thailand on the 2nd June and was then granted only 30 days as was the rule then. Attended immigration at the beginning of July in Jomtien, and was given 60 days.
Alex ********
First Class Visa Runs. 3,900 baht. Mini van with only 6 leather recliners and air con. It is an 8 hour round trip. The seats are comfortable.

Meet 5:30AM, they take you to the ban pakkad border checkpoint on the Cambodian border. When you will be given the pre-completed paperwork.

Immigration stamp you out of Thailand. You walk over the bridge. The Cambodia immigration will stamp a visa in your passport. You then queue twice more to enter and exit Cambodia, walk back across the bridge and immigration stamp you into Thailand.

The van stops for food & toilet half way through each journey at petrol stations. There is only a small shop at the border. Recommended taking food and water with you. The price includes a lunch when you return. Usually back by 2PM.
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Patrick ********
I can meet you tomorrow my agent is fantastic say time soi burkeo morning preferably
Andre ***********
Herberts visarun
Gardar ***************************
Add this company on line, they take care of you. 2900 baht.
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