Hi everyone,

 

I came to Thailand in the end of January, with no visa. Just got the 60 day stamp which I extended, and then did a visa run to Cambodia in the end of April. Now have to get a new stamp again but I'm unsure if I should do it alone or with the help of an agent. Cambodian border is closed and Vientiane seems to be difficult these days. 

 

Is Ranong a good point of entry to do the visa run for someone who already has several stamps in the passport?

2 minutes ago, thaiasia said:

Hi everyone,

 

I came to Thailand in the end of January, with no visa. Just got the 60 day stamp which I extended, and then did a visa run to Cambodia in the end of April. Now have to get a new stamp again but I'm unsure if I should do it alone or with the help of an agent. Cambodian border is closed and Vientiane seems to be difficult these days. 

 

Is Ranong a good point of entry to do the visa run for someone who already has several stamps in the passport?

Yes, there are daily trips, i havent seen any reports of people being denied

1 hour ago, thaiasia said:

Is Ranong a good point of entry to do the visa run for someone who already has several stamps in the passport?

Where are currently located. 

 

Also current thread running 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1365639-safest-and-easiest-thailand-border-run-checkpoint-in-2025-–-any-recommendations/

 

5 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Where are currently located. 

 

Also current thread running 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1365639-safest-and-easiest-thailand-border-run-checkpoint-in-2025-–-any-recommendations/

 

I'm near Bangkok

5 minutes ago, thaiasia said:

I'm near Bangkok

An option would be fly to Udon Thani and do a border run.

Agent can assist or take couple night stay in Vientiane 

Additionally, you can fly to Hat Yai and take a minivan to the Wang Prachan border in Satun, which is located on the border with Malaysia. The journey takes around three to four hours.

 

When you arrive, before you stamp out, there are a couple of windows to the side of the Stamp Out building. Go to the end one and explain that you want to return the same day. Give her your passport, fee of 2000 baht, and TDAC details, and she will provide you with a ticket number to present on the Malaysian side.

 

You'll then walk over to the Malaysian side, give them your ticket, and they will stamp you in and out. Then you return to Thailand to get your stamp back in.

 

Done this six times now, including this week, and I have had no problems at all.

5 minutes ago, BillyBobzTeeth said:

Additionally, you can fly to Hat Yai and take a minivan to the Wang Prachan border in Satun, which is located on the border with Malaysia. The journey takes around three to four hours.

 

When you arrive, before you stamp out, there are a couple of windows to the side of the Stamp Out building. Go to the end one and explain that you want to return the same day. Give her your passport, fee of 2000 baht, and TDAC details, and she will provide you with a ticket number to present on the Malaysian side.

 

You'll then walk over to the Malaysian side, give them your ticket, and they will stamp you in and out. Then you return to Thailand to get your stamp back in.

 

Done this six times now, including this week, and I have had no problems at all.

Interesting - never heard of it. Is it a zoo, like Nong Khai has become, or civilised? And is it 7 days a week?

4 minutes ago, isaanistical said:

Interesting - never heard of it. Is it a zoo, like Nong Khai has become, or civilised? And is it 7 days a week?

 

It's very busy until about 2 PM. I try to be there after 4 PM, and it’s much easier. The border is open every day and closes at 6 PM.

14 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

An option would be fly to Udon Thani and do a border run.

Agent can assist or take couple night stay in Vientiane 

Not wanting to hijack the thread but:

I assume these various bounce options generally mean a 60-day exemption with option for another 30 via an IO and B1900?

Question is, does an IO ever cause trouble over the 30-day extension - as they often seem to do at airports on issuing the innitial 60-days?

Or is the 30-days always automatic?

22 hours ago, thaiasia said:

Hi everyone,

 

I came to Thailand in the end of January, with no visa. Just got the 60 day stamp which I extended, and then did a visa run to Cambodia in the end of April. Now have to get a new stamp again but I'm unsure if I should do it alone or with the help of an agent. Cambodian border is closed and Vientiane seems to be difficult these days. 

 

Is Ranong a good point of entry to do the visa run for someone who already has several stamps in the passport?

My friend asked a agent if they could help.He get shocked when they asked for 50.000 baht so he took a border run to Laos and that went wery well.

3 minutes ago, norsurin said:

My friend asked a agent if they could help.He get shocked when they asked for 50.000 baht so he took a border run to Laos and that went wery well.

It has to be a mistake. Can't be 50000 or can it really??

 

If it's 50.000MMK, that would be 800 baht. Could it be?

2 minutes ago, thaiasia said:

It has to be a mistake. Can't be 50000 or can it really??

 

If it's 50.000MMK, that would be 800 baht. Could it be?

They asked for 50.000 baht 100% sure 

8 minutes ago, norsurin said:

My friend asked a agent if they could help.He get shocked when they asked for 50.000 baht so he took a border run to Laos and that went wery well.

 

 

50k baht for what help?

 

It is pointless quoting a figure without referencing what the 'service' relates to.

Just now, hotandsticky said:

 

 

50k baht for what help?

 

It is pointless quoting a figure without referencing what the 'service' relates to.

It was for let them make a new 60 days extension without him have to leave Thailand.

29 minutes ago, isaanistical said:

Question is, does an IO ever cause trouble over the 30-day extension - as they often seem to do at airports on issuing the innitial 60-days?

Or is  the 30-days always automatic?

Not off topic question at all. 

The 30 day extension will be issued by local immigration office. 

22 hours ago, thaiasia said:

Hi everyone,

 

I came to Thailand in the end of January, with no visa. Just got the 60 day stamp which I extended, and then did a visa run to Cambodia in the end of April. Now have to get a new stamp again but I'm unsure if I should do it alone or with the help of an agent. Cambodian border is closed and Vientiane seems to be difficult these days. 

 

Is Ranong a good point of entry to do the visa run for someone who already has several stamps in the passport?

 

 

The bottom line is that you have been living in Thailand for 6 months with the 'inappropriate visa/permission to stay'.......at any point an IO can say "no more visa exempts/extensions".

 

I understand that has happened to a few people based around southern Isaan.

1 minute ago, norsurin said:

It was for let them make a new 60 days extension without him have to leave Thailand.

 

Thanks.

 

Ridiculously high...................even for a full year extension of stay.

2 minutes ago, norsurin said:

It was for let them make a new 60 days extension without him have to leave Thailand.

I don't believe that. 

It did occur MANY years ago. 

Just not possible now. 

Just now, hotandsticky said:

 

Thanks.

 

Ridiculously high...................even for a full year extension of stay.

Welcome.Agree 100%.

They r so gready and it never stops.

1 minute ago, DrJack54 said:

I don't believe that. 

It did occur MANY years ago. 

Just not possible now. 

This was thai visa center.I did a extension witg them during the covid lockdown.They picked up my passport at my hotel..i paid 5500 baht and after a week they returned my passport with new stamps.

59 minutes ago, norsurin said:

This was thai visa center.I did a extension witg them during the covid lockdown.They picked up my passport at my hotel..i paid 5500 baht and after a week they returned my passport with new stamps.

ThaiVisaCentre will pick up your passport and attend immigration for a 30 day extension to tourist visa or visa exempt entry. 

For 60 day you can exit Thailand and reenter visa exempt. 

The only 60 day extension is for reason "to visit Thai wife" 

9 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

ThaiVisaCentre will pick up your passport and attend immigration for a 30 day extension. 

For 60 day you can exit Thailand and reenter visa exempt. 

The only 60 day extension is for reason "to visit Thai wife" 

That's what my friend did because his wife is thai.Anyway he told me they offered 60 days for the price i mentioned.If he lie i lie.

46 minutes ago, norsurin said:

That's what my friend did because his wife is thai.Anyway he told me they offered 60 days for the price i mentioned.If he lie i lie.

You are confused. 

A 60 day extension to visit wife is relatively simple. 

50k would be for a Non O + 12 month extension based on retirement. 

In any event  nothing to do with OP thread. 

6 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Not off topic question at all. 

The 30 day extension will be issued by local immigration office. 

Perhaps I wasn't clear. We know a lot of IOs make a song and dance (or worse) at airports for those seeking a 60-day visa exemption. I wondered if local IOs ever make problems with requests for a 30-day extension of that exemption.

55 minutes ago, isaanistical said:

. I wondered if local IOs ever make problems with requests for a 30-day extension of that exemption.

No they do not

57 minutes ago, isaanistical said:

Perhaps I wasn't clear. We know a lot of IOs make a song and dance (or worse) at airports for those seeking a 60-day visa exemption. I wondered if local IOs ever make problems with requests for a 30-day extension of that exemption.

 

My friend got a really negative experience while extending a visa exemption at the immigration in Hua Hin, the Bluport one. The IO asked him why he comes to Thailand so often, etc etc. The usual stuff that usually happens at the airports. 

40 minutes ago, raz0r21 said:

The IO asked him why he comes to Thailand so often, etc etc. The usual stuff that usually happens at the airports. 

And then he was given 30 day extension. Right

 

Also off topic post removed 

41 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

And then he was given 30 day extension. Right

 

Also off topic post removed 

 

Yeah he got it. I have never heard of anyone getting denied an extension, unless they didnt have all the required paperwork. He went to the other immigration office after that though. 

Visa run with Thai visa service Van to Savannakhet :

Day 1 – Departure from Bangkok, Soi 50, next to BTS Station ON NUT – 19:30 to 20:00

Day 2 – Border Crossing & Return

06:00 to 09:00 Arrive at Mukdahan border, cross into Laos and have breakfast at a local restaurant

10:00 to 21:00 Cross back into Thailand and begin return journey to Bangkok, ETA 21:00.

 Price

– THB 3,500 – ASEAN (Includes transport and general fees)

– THB 3,800 – Japan, Korea, Russia and Swiss (Includes transport and general fees)

– THB 5,500 – For Westerner (Includes Laos visa, transfer and general fees), 1 picture 3.5×4.5cm

I did exactly this and it was easy and quick!

On 7/17/2025 at 1:16 PM, norsurin said:

My friend asked a agent if they could help.He get shocked when they asked for 50.000 baht so he took a border run to Laos and that went wery well.

Name the agent. I bet it wasn't one of the main Pattaya ones.