Which border is hassle free?

[Jay2013]

Hi all,

 

Im currently in thailand on a ME NON-O visa, based on marriage, which i have extended by 60days after the initial 90 days they give you upon arrival were about to run out at sakaeo immigration.

 

Im a british citizen.

 

I want to do a border hop/activate new entry, and i live close to the poipet border, but have read reports that the immigration officers can be difficult.

Is this still the case? Its fustrating as im only 30km from the poipet border. Would me putting my wifes address on the tm30 which shows im so close to poipet increase my chances of not being denied entry? I dont want to risk being stranded in cambodia, ecs poipet.

 

What would be the next best choice/closest border which can be recommended for a new entry/90 day stamp.

 

Would i need to show any sort of funds, if doing a land entry?

 

Any help appreciated.

 

 

 

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[david555]

Not always asked but keep the 20 000 baht at pocket, just in case they would /could ask to see  you have it !

[elviajero]

44 minutes ago, Jay2013 said:

I want to do a border hop/activate new entry, and i live close to the poipet border, but have read reports that the immigration officers can be difficult.

Is this still the case?

Yes. It should still be avoided for a “border hop”.

 

44 minutes ago, Jay2013 said:

Its fustrating as im only 30km from the poipet border. Would me putting my wifes address on the tm30 which shows im so close to poipet increase my chances of not being denied entry? I dont want to risk being stranded in cambodia, ecs poipet.

No. The TM.30 is irrelevant when you enter the country.

 

44 minutes ago, Jay2013 said:

What would be the next best choice/closest border which can be recommended for a new entry/90 day stamp.

Ban Laem is a good choice.

 

44 minutes ago, Jay2013 said:

Would i need to show any sort of funds, if doing a land entry?

Under the law/regs all visa holders should have at least 20K. But it is rare and highly unlikely you’ll be asked when entering with a non-immigrant visa.

[Jay2013]

Ban laem the border close to chanthaburi?

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[KhunBENQ]

2 hours ago, elviajero said:

Ban Laem is a good choice. 

In Pong Nam Ron district, Chanthaburi?

https://goo.gl/maps/QL4mgMDEXBp

 

It has so many names.

Edited July 13, 2019 by KhunBENQ

[elviajero]

38 minutes ago, Jay2013 said:

Ban laem the border close to chanthaburi?

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10 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said:

In Pong Nam Ron district, Chanthaburi?

https://goo.gl/maps/QL4mgMDEXBp

 

It has so many names.

 

Yes, Chanthaburi. The following topic gives you details.

 

 

[Jay2013]

The info on that topic seems dated, has anyone done a round trip recently using ban laem??
I just want to know if they will let me do a in/out with no issues when re entering.

Thanks for the help so far.

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[elviajero]

4 minutes ago, Jay2013 said:

The info on that topic seems dated, has anyone done a round trip recently using ban laem??
I just want to know if they will let me do a in/out with no issues when re entering.

Thanks for the help so far.

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This visa run company take people there every week. If there were any issues they would update their website and TVF.

https://www.thaivisaservice.com

[BritTim]

58 minutes ago, Jay2013 said:

The info on that topic seems dated, has anyone done a round trip recently using ban laem??
I just want to know if they will let me do a in/out with no issues when re entering.

Thanks for the help so far.

In general, border bounces there are just fine. The only slight issue is the Cambodian immigration rule that you are supposed to stay overnight. You may need to pay a fee of about 200-300 baht to Cambodian immigration for them to waive that rule.

[Jay2013]

Thanks for the info guys

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[KhunBENQ]

Follow post #6 and the linked thread.

 

My pointer (post #5) is a different checkpoint.

[Jay2013]

Will be doing the border bounce tommorow guys, will update this thread to let everyone know how it goes...

 

Does it still cost 1200bhat for a voa (cambodia) for a uk national or have the fees changed?

 

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[BritTim]

13 minutes ago, Jay2013 said:

Will be doing the border bounce tommorow guys, will update this thread to let everyone know how it goes...

 

Does it still cost 1200bhat for a voa (cambodia) for a uk national or have the fees changed?

Take US dollars (clean undamaged notes) and you should be able to get the visa for $30. Remember to take a visa photo with you. If you lack the US dollars or photo, the price for the visa is negotiable, but 1,200 baht is probably at the low end of what they will ask for.

[Jay2013]

Take US dollars (clean undamaged notes) and you should be able to get the visa for $30. Remember to take a visa photo with you. If you lack the US dollars or photo, the price for the visa is negotiable, but 1,200 baht is probably at the low end of what they will ask for.

Cheers bud

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[Jay2013]

Went and did the crossing the other day with no problems for anybody whos intrested.

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[visarunner]

On 7/13/2019 at 3:53 PM, KhunBENQ said:

In Pong Nam Ron district, Chanthaburi?

https://goo.gl/maps/QL4mgMDEXBp

 

It has so many names.

You posted the coordinates of Ban Pakkard, in the same district but futher down the road than Ban Laem.

 

[visarunner]

44 minutes ago, Jay2013 said:

Went and did the crossing the other day with no problems for anybody whos intrested.

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how did the price negotiation go ? 

[Jay2013]

how did the price negotiation go ? 

I paid in dollars and 200bhat more to the io when stamping out. Thai immigration was fine, no questions asked, i had my wife with me.

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