Doza Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 East Meets West Travel Thai Visa Service dot com (Sawasdee Transport Service) Simply Thai dot com (Jack Golf) They don't have a phone number on their website! VIP Visa Bus dot com Prices range from 1800 - 2100 and all promise tea/coffee/lunch/visa/comfy transport. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniffdog Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Jack Golf (Suk 12), 2,000 baht. Another similar trip (but much cheaper) is to take the casino bus from Rama 4 (opp HSBC bank). 100 baht each way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visarunner Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Jack's the biggest with daily two buses. Fineday comes next with one bus. ThaiVisaService is a very good value trip,use VIP Van. They all go to Ban Laem and offer hasslefree service. Avoid EastmeetWest, they still go to PoiPet and it takes ages to come back to Thailand . VIPBus , never made it.Webside is 2 years old , no one pick's up phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniffdog Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 (edited) More correct: Jack goes to Poi Pet weekdays, to Ban Laem on weekends. Every day except monday 5.30 and 7.00 am. Mondays only 7:00 am Edited April 28, 2006 by sniffdog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 ive always used jack golf. i like them. their staff are all very lovely. the service is good. and the mashed spuds at the casino arent too bad either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visarunner Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Over the last 9 month I have used 4 companies. I did not like the early bus of Jack, a bit worn out,we also went to Ban Laem , so I'm not sure where they go now . The 7.00am bus is much better and goes to Ban Laem. Fineday offer same typ of bus VIP,Doubledecker. Staff is friendly as well. Slight disadvantage is that they do not use expressway when coming back, so a bit slow. Since I live near OnNut I prefer ThaiVisaService as they leave @08.00am and are back 5PM, they use Expressway so after a long day they are not bothered by BKK traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lung Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 (edited) or ... public... morchit (8am) (all 20minutes!) back then (friday) 5pm ... 200baht one way... + 1000 for visa + pic for me is sukhumvit to far ... and what ? when you come 10min to late .. but... the best prefer will try.... Edited April 28, 2006 by lung Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visarunner Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Hello Lung , have done the trip as well, but PoiPet is a very ugly place and the price you mentioned only experienced traveller will get. You also forgot to include the taxi fee to n from busterminal in Aran. At the border the min you pay is THB 1000.- , but you will be ask for more. The VisaRun run companies exist because they take care of all the paperwork and nowadays they go to a hasslefree place where you are not bothered. The cost of THB 1,800.- to 2000.- seems very fair to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lung Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Hello Lung , have done the trip as well, but PoiPet is a very ugly place and the price you mentioned only experienced traveller will get. You also forgot to include the taxi fee to n from busterminal in Aran. At the border the min you pay is THB 1000.- , but you will be ask for more. The VisaRun run companies exist because they take care of all the paperwork and nowadays they go to a hasslefree place where you are not bothered. The cost of THB 1,800.- to 2000.- seems very fair to me. this is correct... after i look around i will try the ON-NUT > bang laem? the 1800er trip i only verry with the khaosan-tours... everytime! time some problem... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkmadness Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Hello Lung , have done the trip as well, but PoiPet is a very ugly place and the price you mentioned only experienced traveller will get. Not sure I agree with this. I've done the trip a few times before, never much hassle which was surprising since I heard it a nightmare visa run before. I go from Ekamai bus station, swap buses at Sakaew which takes you right to the border. I also heard thats its quicker than going from Mochit, but never gone direct from Mochit so couldn't comment. I get the 11.45am bus and make the border always in plenty of time. I suppose including metro/bts cost to Ekamai all told about 1500 baht. Rather than take a public bus back from the border I find it better to jump on one of the tour buses otherwise I end up back at Mochit which is a bit of a pain sometimes if traffic is heavy. I wrote an article on it just a few days ago for my website, but since its my website I'm not allowed to put the link here so you'll all spared reading it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udon Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 I've only ever used Jack Golf. Never had a problem, they are the most experienced..... run by a Korean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniffdog Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 As said, the casino bus from Rama 4 is great value. THB 100 (including a drink and lunch). 3 hours from Bangkok to the border. Saves taxi/moto from Aran to Poi Pet too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visarunner Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 But they ,normally,not let Foreigner's board. They are paid by the Casino to make CasinoRun's and not VisaRun's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udon Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Jack's the biggest with daily two buses.Fineday comes next with one bus. ThaiVisaService is a very good value trip,use VIP Van. They all go to Ban Laem and offer hasslefree service. Avoid EastmeetWest, they still go to PoiPet and it takes ages to come back to Thailand . VIPvisaBus , never made it.Webside is 2 years old , no one pick's up phone. That's because the op is on hold until the owner gets back to Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visarunner Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 A short summary : you are safe with Jack's and ThaiVisaService . For the more advanced VisaRunners they might try the CasinoBus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weatherhead Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 East Meets West TravelThai Visa Service dot com (Sawasdee Transport Service) Simply Thai dot com (Jack Golf) They don't have a phone number on their website! VIP Visa Bus dot com Prices range from 1800 - 2100 and all promise tea/coffee/lunch/visa/comfy transport. Thanks 2 more Visa Run Companies found, www.finedaytour.com and www.thaivisarun.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 East Meets West Travel Thai Visa Service dot com (Sawasdee Transport Service) Simply Thai dot com (Jack Golf) They don't have a phone number on their website! VIP Visa Bus dot com Prices range from 1800 - 2100 and all promise tea/coffee/lunch/visa/comfy transport. Thanks 2 more Visa Run Companies found, www.finedaytour.com and www.thaivisarun.com http://www.finedaytour.com/# : unfortunately no translation! but thanks anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visarunner Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 had the same problem with fineday webside , they cater mainly to Korean's and Japs , service is OK, only drawback is they use Rama 9 and Asoke to come back to Sukhumvit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynnx Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 East Meets West Travel Thai Visa Service dot com (Sawasdee Transport Service) Simply Thai dot com (Jack Golf) They don't have a phone number on their website! VIP Visa Bus dot com Prices range from 1800 - 2100 and all promise tea/coffee/lunch/visa/comfy transport. Thanks 2 more Visa Run Companies found, www.finedaytour.com and www.thaivisarun.com There’s never been a best visa run company in Bangkok, the only difference is their departure time. I have been with finedaytour.com, ‘cause they leave as early as 4:45, make sure I can come back at noon. I have been with thaivisarun.com, they leave the latest, and you can have a good sleep before catch the bus. There are also a few other companies leaving the time between them, they are good though, up to you what time would you like to go? And what time would you like to be back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visarunner Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 share the opinion of Lynnx and you can consider the 4 companies as reliable. JG,Fineday,Thaivisarun and Thaivisaservice. ThaiVisaService is a bit cheaper @ THB 1800.- , the others are still good value @ THB 2000.-. JG leave 05.30 am and 07.00am from Suk Soi 12. Fineday leaves 04.45am amd 06.20am from Asoke. ThaiVisaRun leaves now 09.30am from Ekamai. ThaiVisaService leaves 08.00am from OnNut via Expressway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weatherhead Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 I would guess the guy who charges 1,800 baht must use a NGV for the transportation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lang Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 But they ,normally,not let Foreigner's board.They are paid by the Casino to make CasinoRun's and not VisaRun's. One thing I've learnt from this country, do not take advantage from the locals. If you wanna go cheap, take the public ones. Otherwise there are many visarun services in Bangkok, from 5:00 to 9:30 in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick2548 Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 share the opinion of Lynnx and you can consider the 4 companies as reliable.JG,Fineday,Thaivisarun and Thaivisaservice. ThaiVisaService is a bit cheaper @ THB 1800.- , the others are still good value @ THB 2000.-. JG leave 05.30 am and 07.00am from Suk Soi 12. Fineday leaves 04.45am amd 06.20am from Asoke. ThaiVisaRun leaves now 09.30am from Ekamai. ThaiVisaService leaves 08.00am from OnNut via Expressway. had my visa done with "ThaiVisaRun" yesterday, big bus, fat seat but terrible movies, English comedy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Is the 1800 - 2100 inclusive the cost of visa ? or do you have to pay extra at the border ? This is only a run when you still have a touristvisa in your pasport correct.. if you want a new tourist visa you need to go somewhere else ? Please tell me im cusious about this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visarunner Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 You do not get a ThaiVisa at the border. You can extend yr double or multiple Entry visa or , if you a from a qualified country you get 30day's visa free time in Thailand. The cost of THB 1800.--2100.- include the Cambodian Visa,Transport,Lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udon Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 You do not get a ThaiVisa at the border.You can extend yr double or multiple Entry visa or , if you a from a qualified country you get 30day's visa free time in Thailand. The cost of THB 1800.--2100.- include the Cambodian Visa,Transport,Lunch. Why do you appear to be obsessed with visa bus companies? Financial? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeusbheld Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 I've only ever used Jack Golf.Never had a problem, they are the most experienced..... run by a Korean. done jack's golf visa runs a few times. a few minor problems (one bus broke down, one flat tire). you don't generally need a reservation but i recommend getting there an hour early. key word: recommend. i tend to get there just before the bus leaves. once i even missed the bus and they shuttled me to the bus in a van full of korean tourists (golfers). if i have a choice (and time) i'd prefer to fly somewhere on a visa run. people to visit, places to see. however, if you insist on subjecting yourself to the unique form of torture that is the visa run by bus from bkk, jack's golf are good people, and a good service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stube Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 if i have a choice (and time) i'd prefer to fly somewhere on a visa run. people to visit, places to see. however, if you insist on subjecting yourself to the unique form of torture that is the visa run by bus from bkk, jack's golf are good people, and a good service.but it leaves too early, I prefer the other service at Sukhumvit 63, depart 0930. when the world cup is on in June, I was wondering how many people could get up that early for the visarun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visarunner Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Why do you appear to be obsessed with visa bus companies? Financial? If so I would recommend one company only. For the benefit of all readers I mentioned the 4 companies I have used myself in the past and from which you can expect a smooth Run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udon Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Why do you appear to be obsessed with visa bus companies? Financial? If so I would recommend one company only. For the benefit of all readers I mentioned the 4 companies I have used myself in the past and from which you can expect a smooth Run. You avoided the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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