oldsailor35 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I have to do a visa run on or before 21st May. I intend driving my Toyota Vios to Ranong, probably Club Andaman, this will not be a rushed trip but hopefully one night away. If anyone is interested then all i need is shared expenses. I am a non smoker so no smoking in the car thank you. It is a very pleasant journey once one gets off the highway north. David. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsailor35 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Warning to all car rental companies in Samui ! According to most of the car hire rental terms & conditions in Samui, it is not allowed to use the car on the mainland, the hirer must use the vehicle within Samui Island only. ( especially for long distance visa runs ). Car rental companies should check the mileage counter by return or install a GPS tracking system in your cars. Easy to rent a car on Samui for use on the mainland. I once hired one from the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Warning to all car rental companies in Samui ! According to most of the car hire rental terms & conditions in Samui, it is not allowed to use the car on the mainland, the hirer must use the vehicle within Samui Island only. ( especially for long distance visa runs ). Car rental companies should check the mileage counter by return or install a GPS tracking system in your cars. Easy to rent a car on Samui for use on the mainland. I once hired one from the airport. You should inform the rental company if you plan to take the car off the island - otherwise the insurance could be invalidated. Also - most rental cars now have a sticker on them with a telephone number or name of the rental company on it. Someone at the ferry terminal contacts that number to check that approval has been given to go 'off-island'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsailor35 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Warning to all car rental companies in Samui ! According to most of the car hire rental terms & conditions in Samui, it is not allowed to use the car on the mainland, the hirer must use the vehicle within Samui Island only. ( especially for long distance visa runs ). Car rental companies should check the mileage counter by return or install a GPS tracking system in your cars. Easy to rent a car on Samui for use on the mainland. I once hired one from the airport. You should inform the rental company if you plan to take the car off the island - otherwise the insurance could be invalidated. Also - most rental cars now have a sticker on them with a telephone number or name of the rental company on it. Someone at the ferry terminal contacts that number to check that approval has been given to go 'off-island'. I am referring to the big rental companies such as HERTZ, not the little shopfront ones. Just go to the airport and you will have no trouble getting a car off the island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsailor35 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Why do commercial border runs take you to Malaysia and not to Ranong if Ranong is closer? Better roads to Malaysia and most get visa free entrance to Malaysia. Maybe, but road to Ranong much quieter and the scenery much more beautiful when you get into the hills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuijimmy Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Why do commercial border runs take you to Malaysia and not to Ranong if Ranong is closer? Better roads to Malaysia and most get visa free entrance to Malaysia. Maybe, but road to Ranong much quieter and the scenery much more beautiful when you get into the hills. Yes, nothing wrong with the roads to Ranong........even on a motorbike! The 4006 road is the one I came back on, very pleasant drive !... Even going Khao Sok, is nice too! I guess you just need a $20.00 American bill to get into Burma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 FYI PHUKET: -- Officials at Ranong Immigration today confirmed to the Phuket Gazette that they are turning away any foreigners attempting to enter Thailand after using three consecutive “walk-in” visas.The news follows reports of immigration officers allegedly stopping Phuket expats on visa runs to Ranong from exiting the country. Ranong, nearly 400km north of Phuket, has for decades been a prime destination for foreigners conducting "visa runs". http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/723785-visa-crackdown-risks-stranding-phuket-expats-in-myanmar/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsailor35 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Is there any difference in cost between Club Andaman and Longtail run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 Guys check the different topics about visa runs. Check http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650209-interesting-topics-reads/page-8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 Guys worth your while checking the news & keep abreast of changes. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650209-interesting-topics-reads/page-8?p=7814120#entry7814120 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosetta Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 I have to do a visa run on or before 21st May. I intend driving my Toyota Vios to Ranong, probably Club Andaman, this will not be a rushed trip but hopefully one night away. If anyone is interested then all i need is shared expenses. I am a non smoker so no smoking in the car thank you. It is a very pleasant journey once one gets off the highway north. David. Hello David, I must do a run too are you still looking for a passenger to drop your costs? Please reply as soon as possible thanks.. Rosetta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsailor35 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 (edited) I have to do a visa run on or before 21st May. I intend driving my Toyota Vios to Ranong, probably Club Andaman, this will not be a rushed trip but hopefully one night away. If anyone is interested then all i need is shared expenses. I am a non smoker so no smoking in the car thank you. It is a very pleasant journey once one gets off the highway north. David. Hello David, I must do a run too are you still looking for a passenger to drop your costs? Please reply as soon as possible thanks.. Rosetta Last minute PM sent, My apoligies. Edited May 18, 2014 by oldsailor35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJDuncan Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Anyone planning on doing a border-run from Samui during the first week of July. If so please let me know. Sent from my SM-G900F using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokSpoon Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Anyone planning on doing a border-run from Samui during the first week of July. If so please let me know. Sent from my SM-G900F using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app I need to do a VISA bounce in the next ten days. Happy to share gasoline and ferry costs rather than do the crazy vans Theres two of us. We are normal working Samui residents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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