Sydneycraig Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 I don't want to sit in a mini van on a visa run so was thinking to just drive there myself.... How easy is it to find where to go at the border and what to do? Where can I safely leave my car? ! Leaving next week so tips welcome ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Depends whether you want to go via the Andaman Club Casino ferry or arrange a long tail from the fishing port. I always recommend the club route where there is a proper car park and security. Not so easy to find the way off the main road to the ferry terminal. Plenty of previous topics about this with map references .. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/336764-visit-to-andaman-casino/page__p__3325915__hl__+andaman%20+casino#entry3325915 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/126579-ranong-visa-run-questions/page__hl__%20andaman%20%20casino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hostile17 Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 did it a few weeks ago. Very easy. If you get lost, ask anyone for the road to the andaman club, they all know it. Then its easy. Get a booking(no waiting) wait for the boat and its done. Spend an hour or 2 at the pool/casino and go back home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeungKen Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 You might also consider an Air Asia flight to K.L. Quicker & far easier on the body (Well it is for my old one ) and if you book early enough it doesn't cost much more. Happy Travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shot Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Andaman Club for the reasons mentioned. KL also a good choice if you book in advance, although you may want the adventure of the drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydneycraig Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 What do I need for getting my 2nd 60 day tv activated? Just passport? Simple out and back in?? Thinking I will drive up and do the andaman crossing as 1 they do all for you and 2 they have a secure car park ... And other tips?? Will stop off at the national park a night or two on the way back to break it up a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 What do I need for getting my 2nd 60 day tv activated? Just passport? Simple out and back in?? Thinking I will drive up and do the andaman crossing as 1 they do all for you and 2 they have a secure car park ... And other tips?? Will stop off at the national park a night or two on the way back to break it up a bit I assume you know that you can get a 30 day extension for 1,900 baht at Phuket immigration ?? And yes to your question above, just need your passport, but check they give you a 60 stamp when you get back into Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ping Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 (edited) You used to need a crisp US$10 bank note - not sure now. You might be better off looking here for visa specifics: http://www.thaivisa....d-work-permits/ E:T Edited April 30, 2012 by Ping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydneycraig Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 Done the 30 day extension thanks and yes will check the passport before I leave the Inmi desk.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 You used to need a crisp US$10 bank note - not sure now. You might be better off looking here for visa specifics: http://www.thaivisa....d-work-permits/ E:T No need if you use the Casino ferry. It's all included in the fare and handled by the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiantFan Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 A friend did the Andaman club ferry last week and was able to get off and get back on immediately. Haven't been able to do that before. Usually need to wait an hour or so. Fingers crossed on my next visa run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 If you prefer to take the longtails over to Kawthaung (Victory Point) you can safely leave your car in the PTT station just in front of the immigration office - I do this every time and pay about 40 baht to leave it for half a day. You can 'buy' the $10 from the same staff, as well as get a copy of your passport page. I typically pay between 50 and 150 baht for the longtail crossing Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 If you prefer to take the longtails over to Kawthaung (Victory Point) you can safely leave your car in the PTT station just in front of the immigration office - I do this every time and pay about 40 baht to leave it for half a day. You can 'buy' the $10 from the same staff, as well as get a copy of your passport page. I typically pay between 50 and 150 baht for the longtail crossing Simon Once upon a time I tried the long tail option. never ever again, scared me witless and we got drenched. The Andaman ferry is a first class experience, comfortable seats, air con, professional service. And it's not very expensive..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydneycraig Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 Andaman it is... Thinking I might go win a but of blackjack cash while I'm there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydneycraig Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 Just seen there are plenty of hotels in ranong.... So, any benefits of staying there or at andaman... Guess if I stay at andaman I can leave my car in the car park .... Much going in at night in either place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebike Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Just seen there are plenty of hotels in ranong.... So, any benefits of staying there or at andaman... Guess if I stay at andaman I can leave my car in the car park .... Much going in at night in either place? No night life. I'd stay at Andaman Club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydneycraig Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 Andaman club got anything going on... There is a casino there right?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydneycraig Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 Oh yes I seethereis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Andaman club got anything going on... There is a casino there right?! Not really much going on at the Andaman Club. You are stuck on the hotel grounds (it's a very small island, so no stroll into local village. You only have access to the slot machines, the card table and wheels are in a private VIP section. I always just stayed the night in Ranong where at least you can walk about and sample life in a vibrant market town. I like the Garden Hotel on the main bypass road, some like the Princess but it's in a deary part of town. Some really cheap Thai style places on the main drag past the fresh market. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydneycraig Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 Cool thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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