Border run maesai

[Julistan]

Hi there, 

I entered Thailand on a visa exemption on the 25/12 last year. 

I know that we are allowed 2 exemptions overland per year.

As i already made a border run at Maesai almost a month ago, i wonder if there is a chance to get refused for a second border run even though i am legally ok with it. 

I can show 200$ cash and 3500N cash as proof of funds. 

It will be my third  month of stay in a row in Thailand. Wilm it be a problem for the border officers? 

 

Thank you

[ubonjoe]

You can do 2 visa exempt entries per calendar year at land border crossing. It reset on January 1st.

It appears you entry was done last year on the 25th of December.

No problem do another one this year.

[elviajero]

13 minutes ago, Julistan said:

I know that we are allowed 2 exemptions overland per year.

It's a limit not a right.

 

13 minutes ago, Julistan said:

As i already made a border run at Maesai almost a month ago, i wonder if there is a chance to get refused for a second border run even though i am legally ok with it.

You have no legal right to enter. That decision is entirely down to the IO. As it's only the second VE entry since Jan 1st they can, almost certainly will, let you out/in.

 

15 minutes ago, Julistan said:

It will be my third  month of stay in a row in Thailand. Wilm it be a problem for the border officers?

You could be denied exit/entry based on your cumulative history, but it's unlikely.

[Julistan]

I forgot to ask. 

Is it 10000B or more i should be able to prove as funds in case i am asked? 

[moontang]

The sign in maesai says 10000 for individuals, 20k for families.  I would do it in the evening.., the visa runners typically come early...they will want to know where you are staying, too..put it on the arrival card.  

[jacko45k]

15 hours ago, Julistan said:

I forgot to ask. 

Is it 10000B or more i should be able to prove as funds in case i am asked? 

Yes, 10,000 baht for a Visa Exempt sole traveler. 

[Farangdanny]

Everyone talks about LAND border crossings. What difference does an airport crossing make ?

[LukKrueng]

22 hours ago, Julistan said:

Wilm it be a problem for the border officers? 

I can't see why any of that will be a problem for the officers. It might be a problem for you though...

[Max69xl]

On 2/9/2020 at 5:02 PM, Julistan said:

I forgot to ask. 

Is it 10000B or more i should be able to prove as funds in case i am asked? 

You do know that you can extend your stay another 30 days at the local immigration office? And after that do a border run? 

[jackdd]

I recently made my third back to back visa exempt entry at Mae Sai, no questions asked.

On my second entry they asked me what i'm doing in Thailand, told them just holiday and not working. No further questions asked.

I carry 10k THB with me in case they should ask, but hasn't happened so far.

[Kammie]

Maybe check out my recent thread on a similar topic. At Mae Sai it most likely won't be a problem at all. BUT on your next entry through Suvarnabhumi or Don muang you most likely will get pulled aside like me. 

 

https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1137727-extension-after-warning-at-bkk-immigration/

[BritTim]

Ir would be better to get a 30-day extension of your permission to stay at the immigration office (1,900 baht) rather than burning your last visa exemption by land for 2020. Going forward keep that visa exempt entry by land for emergencies, and plan on travelling to a consulate for a visa.

[Julistan]

Thanks everybody for yours replies. Very helpful and clear. 

As i wont come back to Thailand in 2020, i prefer using the last one. 

Just bought a pristine 10$ note at Superrich. 

[Julistan]

My friend who has already used all his overland entries asks between Penang and KL, which one of these consulates is the easiest to get a 60 days thai visa? 

[belfast3]

You will most likely be fine at Mae Sae, the IOs there are usually very friendly and never ask questions. If you did one only a month ago, why don't you just extend for one more month instead of the hassle of going to Mae Sae?

[Julistan]

I am not far away from it and 10$ (310B ) instead of 1900B. No need to think twice. 

[BritTim]

8 hours ago, Julistan said:

My friend who has already used all his overland entries asks between Penang and KL, which one of these consulates is the easiest to get a 60 days thai visa? 

I recommend Kuala Lumpur. That is a big change from several years ago when Penang was preferred. If unsuccessful in getting a visa in Kuala Lumpur, your friend could consider flying to U-Tapao where denied visa exempt entry is less likely than at Suvarnabhumi or Don Muang.