Visa Run With Thaivisaservice.com

[metice]

Just thought I'd share my experience with thaivisaservice today. Over the last few years I've mainly used Jacks, but I've found their service steadily getting worse. The buses are unreliable and more importantly, the staff haven't coped with the change in visa laws very well. I've had my questions answered incorrectly a couple of times.

I used thaivisarun from Ekkami the last couple of trips and they were definitely an improvement. Nice bus and the staff seem to know what they are doing. I didn't like arriving back in bkk after 7pm, though.

Neither of the companies have a daily service which is a pain because you can end up 'losing' odd days from your 30-day stamp (which is a problem with the new regulations). Hence the reason I tried thaivisaservice today. I wasn't looking forward to the journey as I knew they were using minivans and my previous experience elsewhere in Thailand had been bad. I was pleasantly surprised as the van was spacious and comfortable. It was also quicker - leaving at 8am and returning by 5pm. Lunch was in the casino.

Perhaps the most significant thing was that the European owner was extremely helpful. Everyone seems to be confused with the visa situation and he was able to provide some useful advice. He also took the time to examine our passports to ensure that there would not be any problems at the border. The small group size ensured a personal service and quicker processing at immigration. He seems to have a good relationship with the Ban Laem officials and ready to sort out any problems.

A good service, especially for those that need reliable advice and options on different visas.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Pleased to hear that.

[dragonfly94]

Just thought I'd share my experience with thaivisaservice today. Over the last few years I've mainly used Jacks, but I've found their service steadily getting worse. The buses are unreliable and more importantly, the staff haven't coped with the change in visa laws very well. I've had my questions answered incorrectly a couple of times.

I used thaivisarun from Ekkami the last couple of trips and they were definitely an improvement. Nice bus and the staff seem to know what they are doing. I didn't like arriving back in bkk after 7pm, though.

Neither of the companies have a daily service which is a pain because you can end up 'losing' odd days from your 30-day stamp (which is a problem with the new regulations). Hence the reason I tried thaivisaservice today. I wasn't looking forward to the journey as I knew they were using minivans and my previous experience elsewhere in Thailand had been bad. I was pleasantly surprised as the van was spacious and comfortable. It was also quicker - leaving at 8am and returning by 5pm. Lunch was in the casino.

Perhaps the most significant thing was that the European owner was extremely helpful. Everyone seems to be confused with the visa situation and he was able to provide some useful advice. He also took the time to examine our passports to ensure that there would not be any problems at the border. The small group size ensured a personal service and quicker processing at immigration. He seems to have a good relationship with the Ban Laem officials and ready to sort out any problems.

A good service, especially for those that need reliable advice and options on different visas.

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I thought thaivisaservice ran from on nut not ekami?[/

Edited August 28, 2007 by dragonfly94

[metice]

Not sure if I've got the names correct. The one from Ekkamai uses the big bus while the On Nut service is only minivans and has the European owner

[sjaak327]

Thaivisaservice runs from On Nut, Thaivisarun from Ekamai.

[visarunner]

Thaivisaservice runs from On Nut, Thaivisarun from Ekamai.

Both companies and their owners are very reliable and can give true advise on Visaregulation.

Thumbs up for the report.

Edited August 28, 2007 by visarunner

[Capantha]

Have been using the service from On Nut for a while now, both to Laos and to Cambodia. never had any probs and always top service. Keep up the good work guys!

Cap

[sniffdog]

Did last week with Jack again .... His profits must have been minimized .... no soft drink is offered on departure ... I guess 30 persons x THB 10 really shatters your profit ....

Buses are still the most comfortable. If you can live with their staff and the bickering for tips, for me still the best solution.

Edited August 28, 2007 by sniffdog

[blizzard]

thumbs up for the one that leaves from on nutts!

[farangsay]

I used the one out of On Nut a couple of times earlier this year.

The chap was helpful and checking passports for possible problems

before you leave is a very good idea.

[marginline]

Did last week with Jack again .... His profits must have been minimized .... no soft drink is offered on departure ... I guess 30 persons x THB 10 really shatters your profit ....

Buses are still the most comfortable. If you can live with their staff and the bickering for tips, for me still the best solution.

I used to be a Jacks' stalwart until on two consecutive visa runs I had to travel in their minibus, having been told while booking my trip that they were taking their coach.

IMHO and most respectfully sniffdog I think that Thai Visa Run has now taken the "most comfortable" mantle from Jack, as they seem to check their shock absorbers more frequently, plus you get a drink and you get some food and the staff seem to be more knowledgeable, etc.

[tropo]

Are they going all the way to Ban Laem now? I thought BKK services went to Aranyaprathet?