Border Run Phuket to KL

[CFC]

I have got to do a border run this week from Phuket to KL. I have never flown out of Phuket Airport. How much time before the flight takes off should I arrive at the airport and is there free parking at the airport for a scooter.

[ubonjoe]

I think you will get your answered quicker on the Phuket forum. Moved to there.

[LivinginKata]

At least 60 minutes, I always allow 90 minutes. Yes there is free motor bike parking.

[B1ade]

allow 90 minutes, motorcycle parking on the left just before the airport entrance road. You'll see scooters in there.

[falkan]

its free parking for motorbike, have you iphone ready to tape the guy that sometimes ask money for parking..

[CFC]

Is there a airport tax when you leave thailand?

[falkan]

include in your ticket.

[CFC]

Thanks for the info.

[stevenl]

allow 90 minutes, motorcycle parking on the left just before the airport entrance road. You'll see scooters in there.

Location has changed, since they are building in that area the motorbike parking is now inside the airport area (simply take the car entrance).

[NomadJoe]

Just out of curiosity, why must you do a "border run" to KL? Are you needing a new visa or just an exit/entry stamp?

[CFC]

Just out of curiosity, why must you do a "border run" to KL? Are you needing a new visa or just an exit/entry stamp?

Just a exit/entry stamp, where would you have travelled to ?

[phuketrichard]

do a run up to Ranong, if all u need is stamp in and out,

look at this facebook page for ride share

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1402002616711342/

[stevenl]

do a run up to Ranong, if all u need is stamp in and out,

look at this facebook page for ride share

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1402002616711342/

Just take into account that if entering visa exempt and you're not from one of the G7 countries you will only get 15 days entry overland, whereas entering via air from KL you'll get 30 days.

[Felt 35]

Fly to KL then you are safer than in a minivan to Ranong.

[CFC]

Fly to KL then you are safer than in a minivan to Ranong.

My thoughts exactly. I might have spent 2500 Baht more but money well spent.

[LivinginKata]

Fly to KL then you are safer than in a minivan to Ranong.

My thoughts exactly. I might have spent 2500 Baht more but money well spent.

+1

[phuketrichard]

Did anyone bother an look at the facebook page?

my post has NOTHING to do with the mini van services, but is a group on facebook that is an alternative to using the dangerous thai mini van services.

judging by the response , its working well.

so sharing a ride to Ranong even with car rental by 4 people will cost u about 800 baht

vs

Booking a flight for sunday on air asia an coming back same day is over 7,000++ baht

Booking for next sat would still be 4,800++

There are other countries beside G7 members that get 90 days

If you are a citizen of Brazil, Chile, Peru, South Korea, or Argentina, you will fare even better

According to the Thailand Immigration Bureau, the number of times you can cross a land border into Thailand and be given 15, 30 or 90 days in Thailand is now unlimited.

That means, if you are an American or British citizen, for instance, and you decide to do a visa run every month while traveling around Thailand, you can do so indefinitely. Years, it now seems.

Edited January 16, 2014 by phuketrichard

[CFC]

Why would you wait until the last minute to book a flight and pay 7000 Baht. You can get the flights for less than 4000 baht if you book in advance.

[phuketrichard]

why would anyone do a stamp run ( not to get a visa) to KL???

So many options far cheaper,

even flight to hat yai and taxi to boarder would be cheaper

[mikebike]

why would anyone do a stamp run ( not to get a visa) to KL???

So many options far cheaper,

even flight to hat yai and taxi to boarder would be cheaper

Why would you care how the OP spends his money? If he has the cash and makes a decision he is comfortable how can it be a bad one? Not everyone needs cheaper...

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[NamKangMan]

Fly to KL then you are safer than in a minivan to Ranong.

I agree. Another option is also Phuket to Penang.

http://www.fireflyz.com.my/