Hi, I was wondering if there still possible to go on a visa run with a company here in Chiang Mai?

Easier then rent a car or take the bus.

hm.. that a good question .. since the new rule , i am not sure if Visa running company which hire driver and have a van running the border is still profitable for them to set this up .. since most people would had a 3 month touristic visa .

but is worth checking it out ..

maybe a long distance visa touristic service form chaingmai to Malaysia .

good luck

I found the 8am VIP bus to be much more comfortable than crammed into a van.

Agreed.

The one with single seats on one side!

Thank you, is the bus going from Arcade or....?

Yes, and I think that you need to ask for the 24 seat VIP bus. there is a much bigger one that is crap!

The only drawback is the need to get off the bus in Mai Sai quickly and run to the window to book the bus back - is it at 1.30pm?

Then the song taw to the border post, 5 baht and an hour spare to wander the shops. Better than the visa run bus that tries to give you no time over the border.

I always booked both ways from Chiang Mai.

Didn't know you could - you live and learn.

Thanks

Hi, I was wondering if there still possible to go on a visa run with a company here in Chiang Mai?

Easier then rent a car or take the bus.

The 08:00 VIP bus from the Arcade Bus station gets you to Mai Sai around 12:15. Walk across the border, spend an hour or two shopping, and back to the bus station. You can purchase a round trip ticket in Chiang Mai, but be sure to specify that you want a seat in the 'single row.' More leg and shoulder room, especially if you take seat 1A. There is often a foot well there that gives you more leg room. The return VIP bus leaves Mai Sai at 15:15 and has you back in CM by 19:30.

Namkhong Travel (next to Daret's House on Chaiaphum Road) runs a mini-van every day at 10:00 to Chiang Khong where you can take a 20 baht boat across to the Lao side, get a visa on arrival (small late fee after 16:00) come back to the Thai side, and take the same mini-van back. This is more expensive than going to Mai Sai and get's you back to Chiang Mai later in the evening, but if you prefer a van to a bus (this bus is quite comfortable if you wear ear plugs and an a blindfold,) you do have the option.

The Fly Fisherman

Namkhong Travel (next to Daret's House on Chaiaphum Road) runs a mini-van every day at 10:00 to Chiang Khong where you can take a 20 baht boat across to the Lao side, get a visa on arrival (small late fee after 16:00) come back to the Thai side, and take the same mini-van back. This is more expensive than going to Mai Sai and get's you back to Chiang Mai later in the evening, but if you prefer a van to a bus (this bus is quite comfortable if you wear ear plugs and an a blindfold,) you do have the option.

I believe NamKhong Travel still offers to get your visa stamped 'for you'. This service isn't cheap at 2,000 baht, but very convenient.

Namkhong Travel (next to Daret's House on Chaiaphum Road) runs a mini-van every day at 10:00 to Chiang Khong where you can take a 20 baht boat across to the Lao side, get a visa on arrival (small late fee after 16:00) come back to the Thai side, and take the same mini-van back. This is more expensive than going to Mai Sai and get's you back to Chiang Mai later in the evening, but if you prefer a van to a bus (this bus is quite comfortable if you wear ear plugs and an a blindfold,) you do have the option.

I believe NamKhong Travel still offers to get your visa stamped 'for you'. This service isn't cheap at 2,000 baht, but very convenient.

They haven't offered this service in almost two years. As 'Old Friends,' they give me the van ride for free to make up for it. They will, however, get you a Lao visa before your trip if you wish, have a brand new hotel right on the river there, and offer good service all around if you want to make a more relaxed two day trip.

The Fly Fisherman

Namkhong Travel (next to Daret's House on Chaiaphum Road) runs a mini-van every day at 10:00 to Chiang Khong where you can take a 20 baht boat across to the Lao side, get a visa on arrival (small late fee after 16:00) come back to the Thai side, and take the same mini-van back. This is more expensive than going to Mai Sai and get's you back to Chiang Mai later in the evening, but if you prefer a van to a bus (this bus is quite comfortable if you wear ear plugs and an a blindfold,) you do have the option.

I believe NamKhong Travel still offers to get your visa stamped 'for you'. This service isn't cheap at 2,000 baht, but very convenient.

They haven't offered this service in almost two years. As 'Old Friends,' they give me the van ride for free to make up for it. They will, however, get you a Lao visa before your trip if you wish, have a brand new hotel right on the river there, and offer good service all around if you want to make a more relaxed two day trip.

The Fly Fisherman

Yep, you are right. I just checked with Panada (owner) and she said no...