8 minutes ago, zzzzz said:

Phnom Pehn 
I'm on a extension with re entry permit

Yep. Different situation. 

Most doing border  bounce are looking for another 60 visa exempt stamp. 

Not so simple for them to fly out and back. 

Also would  need onward flight. 

You not so. 

21 hours ago, norsurin said:

It might be possible at Chong chom border in surin.

 

This border crossing, along with all other land crossings into Cambodia from Thailand , IS CLOSED.

 

Currently, no problems flying into Cambodia (Siem Reap and Phnom Penh) from Bangkok BKK and DMK.

22 hours ago, norsurin said:

It might be possible at Chong chom border in surin.

 

No, it isn't.

 

That border is shut.

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And then they come back moaning  " We are losing  tourists " I was told that if you fly out to Cambodia or Viet you cannot return for 2 weeks.

I did a border run from Udon to Nong khai border no probs next day my 2 friends were refused entry at Thai side and were told to re-enter through Bkk main airport they were worried on flying in they would be refused entry because they were refused entry on there passport at Nong - khai immigration.

23 hours ago, Tod Daniels said:

"I'll bounce myself and save money" people

... would never have gone to NK / Savannakhet for this, unless they were staying in Issan.  Trips to Laos were for Visas - not border-bounces.  Cambodia or Myanmar were closer, therefore "cheaper," and no problem to use those - though both (except Raynong) are unavailable, now.

 

A better term would be the "Not crammed in a van at 4AM with a barf-bag people," anyway.

1 hour ago, BarraMarra said:

And then they come back moaning  " We are losing  tourists " I was told that if you fly out to Cambodia or Viet you cannot return for 2 weeks.

If you only come to Thailand 1 or 2 x per-year, for 60-days or less per-trip, then 2 weeks might be enough to avoid paying for immigration's "safe entry" agent-service. 

 

Anyone who was doing regular border-bounces to Cambodia would need "safe entry" agent-service, or get locked-up, then booted-back, if coming in via-air.

1 hour ago, BarraMarra said:

I did a border run from Udon to Nong khai border no probs next day my 2 friends were refused entry at Thai side and were told to re-enter through Bkk main airport they were worried on flying in they would be refused entry because they were refused entry on there passport at Nong - khai immigration.

Just use another land-border from Laos, is the solution.  Wait a couple nights in Laos, first.  If in a hurry, then must use immigration's "safe entry" to come back by air.

At this point I think the best solution is to fly to Vietnam and come back with safe entry service.

I used this same safe entry service 3 months ago when I came Thailand from my country. I guess it is okay to use it again?

Yes, I have long story on my passport and last year I was in Thailand all year with ED visa.

34 minutes ago, zekelin said:

Yes, I have long story on my passport and last year I was in Thailand all year with ED visa.

With extensive stay and previous ED visa you would require safe entry services. 

Recent thread on this a couple refused entry flying from Phu Quoc into BKK after brief trip to Vietnam. 

Refused entry. 

Returned using agent assistance no problem. 

Note the cost due to refused entry + ED visa approx 8k 

On 6/25/2025 at 3:23 PM, BarraMarra said:

I did a border run from Udon to Nong khai border no probs next day my 2 friends were refused entry at Thai side and were told to re-enter through Bkk main airport they were worried on flying in they would be refused entry because they were refused entry on there passport at Nong - khai immigration.

Did they pay an agency to handle the border run, or did they do it themselves?

On 6/26/2025 at 11:26 AM, DrJack54 said:

With extensive stay and previous ED visa you would require safe entry services. 

Recent thread on this a couple refused entry flying from Phu Quoc into BKK after brief trip to Vietnam. 

Refused entry. 

Returned using agent assistance no problem. 

Note the cost due to refused entry + ED visa approx 8k 

Where can I find Safe Entry or Fast Track agent services when I arrive at BKK airport? Do I need to book with an agent before traveling, or can I arrange everything once I land in Bangkok?

7 hours ago, Corry said:

Do I need to book with an agent before traveling, or can I arrange everything once I land in Bangkok?

You pre arrange it. 

Including payment. 

You are greeted airside prior to passport control. 

The agent needs copies of pp pages to determine cost. 

Things such as refused entry, ED visa etc can trigger higher cost. 

 

 

Here is one mob 

https://www.facebook.com/people/Friendly-Thai-Visa-Services/61552069237778/

3 hours ago, Corry said:

Where can I find Safe Entry or Fast Track agent services when I arrive at BKK airport? Do I need to book with an agent before traveling, or can I arrange everything once I land in Bangkok?

 need to book and pay in advance only 🙂 

A friend of mine did the Myanmar border run from Hua Hin. Its a pain in the ass too, but not as bad as going to Laos. It takes around 12 hours to complete, but at least it can be done in a day. Maybe a good option if living close by, or if going for a short stay in Hua Hin. There are companies at soi 94 that advertise the runs. 

 

I also found one company on Facebook that does the runs for 5 300 baht: https://www.facebook.com/groups/221530661758247/user/100083392478106/

 

To go all the way to Savannakhet in those vans with random strangers, and try to sleep in them during the night... nah man, nah. Im good. 

12 hours ago, Corry said:

Did they pay an agency to handle the border run, or did they do it themselves?

did it themselves like they have done the same run over and over again like me. Sometimes its how you present yourself to the point of entry if your polite and curtesy and a friendly good morning in Thai goes a long way. At the end of the day its up to the officer that day that allows you in or not.

2 hours ago, BarraMarra said:

did it themselves like they have done the same run over and over again like me. Sometimes its how you present yourself to the point of entry if your polite and curtesy and a friendly good morning in Thai goes a long way. At the end of the day its up to the officer that day that allows you in or not.

Very true that you have to show a smile and be polite. Yeah if they did pay agency, no issue, now its harder ever before.

4 hours ago, raz0r21 said:

A friend of mine did the Myanmar border run from Hua Hin. Its a pain in the ass too, but not as bad as going to Laos. It takes around 12 hours to complete, but at least it can be done in a day. Maybe a good option if living close by, or if going for a short stay in Hua Hin. There are companies at soi 94 that advertise the runs. 

 

I also found one company on Facebook that does the runs for 5 300 baht: https://www.facebook.com/groups/221530661758247/user/100083392478106/

 

To go all the way to Savannakhet in those vans with random strangers, and try to sleep in them during the night... nah man, nah. Im good. 

Pls can you share with us how they did the border run with Myanmar?

11 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

You pre arrange it. 

Including payment. 

You are greeted airside prior to passport control. 

The agent needs copies of pp pages to determine cost. 

Things such as refused entry, ED visa etc can trigger higher cost. 

 

 

Here is one mob 

https://www.facebook.com/people/Friendly-Thai-Visa-Services/61552069237778/

Thanks for the info! I have contacted them. 

3 hours ago, BarraMarra said:

did it themselves like they have done the same run over and over again like me. Sometimes its how you present yourself to the point of entry if your polite and curtesy and a friendly good morning in Thai goes a long way. At the end of the day its up to the officer that day that allows you in or not.

 

   How many visa exempt entry border runs have you done ?

Immigration these days just allow 2 /3 consecutive land border runs before they refuse entry on the next one 

Just now, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   How many visa exempt entry border runs have you done ?

Immigration these days just allow 2 /3 consecutive land border runs before they refuse entry on the next one 

Wrong..........🙄

1 hour ago, Corry said:

Pls can you share with us how they did the border run with Myanmar?

 

Huh? just go to soi 94 in hua hin and theres a visa agent right there on the beginning of the soi, to the left side. Just book a spot and then go to the pickup point at the time they tell you to be there. After that you get in the van, ride to the border and get stamped in/out. Then back to Hua Hin. The process is done in around 12 hours. Alternatively you contact them through LINE or whatsapp or phone, i linked one company here in the thread before: 

 

MY RIDE Thailand Ltd.

BOOKING: 082496 2249

WhatsApp:: me/+660824962249

Line:: https://line.me/ti/p/yRKsmm-FFc

44 minutes ago, raz0r21 said:

 

Huh? just go to soi 94 in hua hin and theres a visa agent right there on the beginning of the soi, to the left side. Just book a spot and then go to the pickup point at the time they tell you to be there. After that you get in the van, ride to the border and get stamped in/out. Then back to Hua Hin. The process is done in around 12 hours. Alternatively you contact them through LINE or whatsapp or phone, i linked one company here in the thread before: 

 

MY RIDE Thailand Ltd.

BOOKING: 082496 2249

WhatsApp:: me/+660824962249

Line:: https://line.me/ti/p/yRKsmm-FFc

Thank you very much! 😀 Do you know which border they cross?

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On 6/25/2025 at 10:43 AM, Tod Daniels said:

They are hella hard on "bouncers" <- people living here milking free 60 every stamps, and deny entry to a couple thousand people a week at the airports.

Where did you get that number "couple thousand people a week" from? If there were reliable numbers, I could asses the risk of continuing as described below, or get DTV or safe entry. 

 

I have been coming to Thailand visa exempt for the last three years (and TV before), currently on average two months in Thailand, two months out (Cambodia, Vietnam, China, Taiwan, Myanmar or home in Germany). My shortest visa run was Taiwan 2 weeks, after which I was taken aside for questioning but finally let in. Nowadays I do mostly 2-months-2-country visa runs, e.g. flying out to China, flying from China to Cambodia, returning to Thailand from Cambodia over land (that was before the border closure). 

 

 

I found some companies who make border run to Laos from Pattaya.

 

One of them 9,5k: including Laos visa and one night hotel in Laos.
Another one 6,5k: go and come back in the same day (no hotel).

I see is a long way from Pattaya but I prefer to do it in one single day I think.

32 minutes ago, zekelin said:

Another one 6,5k: go and come back in the same day (no hotel).

I see is a long way from Pattaya but I prefer to do it in one single day I think.

Assume Savannakhet?

Thats 20+ hr return. 

Are you serious. 

On 6/30/2025 at 4:12 AM, zekelin said:

I found some companies who make border run to Laos from Pattaya.

 

One of them 9,5k: including Laos visa and one night hotel in Laos.
Another one 6,5k: go and come back in the same day (no hotel).

I see is a long way from Pattaya but I prefer to do it in one single day I think.

 

That sounds like a complete nightmare. Just doing a short run to cambodia is an ordeal already. Double that time and you will have the Savannakhet run. The visa run company i used previously now offer Savannakhet runs by air to Nakhon Phanom from Bangkok. It will cost alot more tho since you need to pay for your flights aswell, maybe 2-3k baht extra. Have a look here: https://thaivisaservice.com/

On 6/28/2025 at 1:53 PM, Corry said:

Thank you very much! 😀 Do you know which border they cross?

Sorry I dont know. I recommend to ask them