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Hi

My non B visa has expired and i am now on the free 3 extra months you get on the end of it. I am not able to renew my non B until April so i will need to go to get a 30 day exempt stamp this weekend probably at Poipet in Cambodia.

My problem is that i do not yet have a ticket for travel because i am waiting for a visa decision for my girlfriend before i make a booking. Apparently you need to have an airline ticket to be leaving Thailand within the 30 days after you receive the stamp. I know i can buy a full priced refundable ticket and refund it later with a penalty but is there any other alternative to this method?

I would be grateful for any help.

Thanks

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I believe only some checkpoints, on the Cambodia border, are currently making that a requirement - so you could avoid those checkpoints. Some allow a 200 baht bus ticket on that border. Other countries do not seem to require for most travelers.

If a ticket is needed you also have the option of a cheap ticket on AirAsia or other carrier and just not use it if it does not fit your plans later.

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Jack's Golf offers this visa run for those without a plane ticket. The extra 200baht is for a bus ticket they by to meet the ongoing travel requirement.

http://www.jackgolf.com/en/visa_run/index.html#Cambodia

[07:00 Ban Leam border trip] 2,200B *multi-visa holder 2,000B

No need returning flight ticket! Depart Everyday

Requirement : Passport / photo x 2

I believe there are other visa run services that do the exact same thing. I have used Jack's service and it wasn't too bad. Double Decker bus to border stops after about 2 hours for potty/smoke break, arrives at border around 11am, cross into Cambodia to casino for buffet lunch (nothing impressive), 11:30-45 leave with fresh stamp, 2 hours later stop, then arrive back in BKK around 5pm.

GunnyD

edit: too slow on the draw again :o

Edited by gunnyd
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