Ranong visa run - updates?

[Somtamnication]

Need to do a visa run. Any news on their 20k requirement? Non O, not tourist.

Thanks.

[BobbyBoy]

I will never do a land based visa run in particular to Ranong, I have had a problem there every time over the last 4 years , last time 18 months ago was my last ever. Your life is at risk in the longtail boat which is overcrouded , and at times rough water, jumping accross boats and walking the plank like a pirates victim not good after a stroke. The other alternative is the big boat run which is expensive and money was extorted from me , although completely legal. Cost of fuel there and back to Phuket 2k plus all other moneys required close to 3k total. 

Now I fly to KL with air asia return for little over 2 k if book in advance a few weeks 200 baht to park car at airport , go in morning come back pm trip around 6 to 12 hours depends if you want to go into KL. 

Good day or stay for a few days up to you.