Just Another Border Run on Non-o Visa Based on Marriage

[b4n9]

Hi, 

I have a non-O visa based on marriage, need to do another border run (every 90 days), I have a couple questions regards that:

As I'm located in Hua Hin, where is the best option? Not necessarily the fastest one, I have plenty of time.

 

I heard about Ranong (Andaman Club) but had never been there, no idea how it works, I had used Malaysia borders (Padang Besar and Wang Prachan) about 8 years ago.

Usually I go to Mae Sot, Mae Sai and Cambodia (many different borders), but now those places are far away from here.

 

I would like to go to Pagang Besar or Ranong Andaman Club, which is the best option? I mean hassle free. The border are still open, right?

 

Also:

I know that I have to report my address to Thai immigration upon my return, I did it last time, but I just moved to Hua Hin and I'm living in a hotel for the next 2 months until find something more suitable for me and my family. Should I ask the hotel management for a letter to proof my stay? Last time my landlord signed a form provided by the immigration but I had a contract with the landlord and now I have only receipt provided by the hotel.

 

Thanks for any input in this issue. Appreciate that.

 

[ubonjoe]

The nearest crossing to Hua Hin is the Ban Phu Nam Ron crossing in Kanchanaburi to Myanmar.

You pay 960 baht for transport across no mans land and back again that includes 500 baht for the Myanmar border pass.

Map: https://goo.gl/maps/kxXPCN88dyB2

[b4n9]

5 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

The nearest crossing to Hua Hin is the Ban Phu Nam Ron crossing in Kanchanaburi to Myanmar.

You pay 960 baht for transport across no mans land and back again that includes 500 baht for the Myanmar border pass.

Map: https://goo.gl/maps/kxXPCN88dyB2

Well, it changes everything  then. How do I do that? Is there transportation available from Kanchanaburi town or need to hire a visa run service?

Thanks UbonJoe.

[BritTim]

1 minute ago, b4n9 said:

Well, it changes everything  then. How do I do that? Is there transportation available from Kanchanaburi town or need to hire a visa run service?

Thanks UbonJoe.

There is public transport to Ban Phu Nam Ron from Kanchanaburi.

[b4n9]

7 minutes ago, BritTim said:

There is public transport to Ban Phu Nam Ron from Kanchanaburi.

I heard small borders is not processing south american countries like Brazil, Argentina, .. due to yellow fever issues, I'm traveling under Brazilian passport and I have my vaccination book in order, should this be an issue and be denied extension at the border?

 

[ubonjoe]

53 minutes ago, b4n9 said:

I heard small borders is not processing south american countries like Brazil, Argentina, .. due to yellow fever issues, I'm traveling under Brazilian passport and I have my vaccination book in order, should this be an issue and be denied extension at the border?

 

I think it is because you and others qualify for 90 day visa exempt entries under a bilateral agreement. 

From a visa run companies website that does the runs from Bangkok.

"Brazil, Peru, Argentina, Chile and South Korea can NOT get 90 day visa exempt stamp at these two land border crossings. Need fly OUT/IN or apply Tourist Visa."

You will not have a problem. If asked show your vaccination book.

[b4n9]

Thanks for the info.

I knew about Kanchanaburi border, but this issue was keeping me to go there, but I think will give a try this time. Will look for buses, van or even train from Hua Hin to get there.

Thanks again.

[siam dreamers]

You can get a visa run from hua hin to Kanchanaburi from the office on the ground floor of the yellow condo called Condochain. It is located across the street from Bangkok hospital. There is a visa run scheduled for December 29 For  about 3300baht everything included. I know because I am booked for that trip. Good luck

[baansgr]

Andaman club is well worth it. No stress, enjoy some duty free shopping and a great meal in the restaurant. Swimming pool and sauna. Cost was about 850 but that included the $20 so not so expensive. I stayed the night a few times also as they had special deals..buffet breakfast to die for!!!

[b4n9]

42 minutes ago, siam dreamers said:

You can get a visa run from hua hin to Kanchanaburi from the office on the ground floor of the yellow condo called Condochain. It is located across the street from Bangkok hospital. There is a visa run scheduled for December 29 For  about 3300baht everything included. I know because I am booked for that trip. Good luck

It's very nice to know, but 29th will be to late for me, I need to do it before 27th. next time for sure.

By the way, these borders will be open on Christmas day?

 

[ubonjoe]

3 minutes ago, b4n9 said:

By the way, these borders will be open on Christmas day?

Border crossing are open every day of the year.

[ubonjoe]

6 minutes ago, b4n9 said:

It's very nice to know, but 29th will be to late for me, I need to do it before 27th. next time for sure.

Are you aware you can apply for a 60 day extension at immigration to visit your wife. Immigration will be open every day this week.

[b4n9]

2 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

Border crossing are open every day of the year.

Thank You very much.

 

Just found out, called and confirmed, there is vans every one hour or so to Kanchanaburi, departure from Alley 51 in Hua Hin. Start at 4:30 A.M.

[b4n9]

3 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

Are you aware you can apply for a 60 day extension at immigration to visit your wife. Immigration will be open every day this week.

Yes. But last time I tried to do that, immigration in Nakhon Sawan refused my application because my wife's house registration (tabien baan) is from Uthai Thani. I end up doing the 60 day extension in Uthai Thani immigration. I have no idea how it would work out in Hua Hin, perhaps I could try tomorrow morning, would be very nice to avoid a road trip to Kanchanaburi.

 

[ubonjoe]

2 minutes ago, b4n9 said:

Yes. But last time I tried to do that, immigration in Nakhon Sawan refused my application because my wife's house registration (tabien baan) is from Uthai Thani. I end up doing the 60 day extension in Uthai Thani immigration. I have no idea how it would work out in Hua Hin, perhaps I could try tomorrow morning, would be very nice to avoid a road trip to Kanchanaburi.

 

You only need to prove you are living in Hua Hin to apply for the extension. There is no requirement to do it where your wife's house book registry is for. Nakhon Sawan was wrong for not doing it.

[b4n9]

6 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

You only need to prove you are living in Hua Hin to apply for the extension. There is no requirement to do it where your wife's house book registry is for. Nakhon Sawan was wrong for not doing it.

Ok, right. Then I will ask for a letter in the hotel I'm checked in, also I will attach the receipt and will head to immigration to apply for the extension and let's see how it plays out. 

In Nakhon Sawan they said something about change administration and they were not doing extension anymore if the tabien baan is from another province, even though I've done 2 extensions in the past using Nakhon Sawan immigration. inexplicable!

Kanchanaburi will be my backup just in case!

Thanks again @ubonjoe

[b4n9]

Hi folks, updating this thread: I extended my permission of stay for more 60 days, using the services of the immigration in Hua Hin, they asked for the usual documents and also documents (Id Card and House Registration Book or Tabien Baan) from the owner of the hotel that I'm checked in, I was lucky the owner was around this morning otherwise it would be impossible to provide all required documents to the  immigration.

Thanks, it saved me time and an unnecessary trip to the border, also it proves to me that different immigration offices doesn't abide to the same rules.

[JackThompson]

56 minutes ago, b4n9 said:

Hi folks, updating this thread: I extended my permission of stay for more 60 days, using the services of the immigration in Hua Hin, they asked for the usual documents and also documents (Id Card and House Registration Book or Tabien Baan) from the owner of the hotel that I'm checked in, I was lucky the owner was around this morning otherwise it would be impossible to provide all required documents to the  immigration.

Thanks, it saved me time and an unnecessary trip to the border, also it proves to me that different immigration offices doesn't abide to the same rules.

Yes, some offices are very different than others.  Good thing the owner of the hotel lived in the area.  Jomtien is even worse.  We can only wish they all did things by the book, like Chang Wattana in Bangkok.