arawan Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I have just done a border run to Ban Pakard, we left from the sportmans bar soi 13 pattaya. The price was 2.200 baht which includes the visa, a free breakfast a packed lunch and a beer when you return. Left pattaya at 6.45 am and returned at 15 00 pm. The mini bus was a six seater with tv and they are very comfortable and a sensible driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 The Cambodia side is Pailin which some people might be more familiar with it being called. You can find it on this map: http://evisa.mfaic.gov.kh/Map.aspx It is close to Ban Laem crossing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I believe 5 to 10 minibuses do this run from Pattaya every day. In the high season, even more. I do enjoy the Russian Roulette overtaking manouevres on the road between Chantaburi and Pong Nam Ron. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubberBroke Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Ahhh.... fond memories of all my border runs to this point. Especially missing them now as I'm on an Ed Visa and running low on Absolut Vodka I have never paid more than 2000 all inclusive for the trip but that didn't include breakfast or the beer on return. Most operators include lunch at a rest-stop and give you a complimentary bottle of water. Most operators also drive like maniacs so best to eat light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayida Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 After the new rules,is still that border open for a visa run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nidieunimaitre Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Rather cheap, as it includes visastamp AND convenience fee - 1.400 for DIY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 It is still open for border crossings to get a new entry. It is a border run not a visa run you cannot get a visa at a border crossing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosun Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Sorry Ubonjoe but that has left me confused. I thought land border runs to get another 30 day visa exempt stamp were stopped now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumrit Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Sorry Ubonjoe but that has left me confused. I thought land border runs to get another 30 day visa exempt stamp were stopped now? Not everybody is going for a 30 visa exempt stamp. Most people doing border runs have double/triple entry tourist visas or multi entry non O visas, etc issued from their home country before they arrived in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 You can still do a border run for a visa exempt entry or to obtain an entry from a valid visa at any border crossing. Whether you are able to get a new visa exempt entry or not will depend upon how many you already have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosun Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Many thanks Ubonjoe . I have four as my gf happens to live in the area so it was (too) easy just to go there and see the family and get another stamp. Will fly out and then get myself sorted . Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 It is still open for border crossings to get a new entry. It is a border run not a visa run you cannot get a visa at a border crossing. If you arrive with a multi entry visa then what would you call that ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 It is still open for border crossings to get a new entry. It is a border run not a visa run you cannot get a visa at a border crossing. If you arrive with a multi entry visa then what would you call that ?? It is called getting a new entry from a valid visa. You can only get a visa from an embassy or consulate.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 And nationalities who gain a visa on arrival ?? I seem to have miss understood the terminology we are using here.. I believed it was.. Border run.. Going to the border to gain a 30 day visa exempt stamp. What you do if you dont have or want a visa. Visa run. Either going to the border to reset the counter on any valid multiple entry visa, or gain a visa on arrival for those that receive one.. Or leaving the country to an embassy or consul to get a new visa issued. I dont really see how going to the border to reset your visa when your permission to stay is running out isnt a visa run. But ce la vie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Getting a VOA is not an option at any border crossing with Cambodia. I didn't include that rarity in my posts. A visa run is going to an embassy or consulate to get a visa. A border run is just going to a border to obtain a new entry of any type. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyf Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I have just done a border run to Ban Pakard, we left from the sportmans bar soi 13 pattaya. When my friend did the Sportsman run a couple of years ago, he went to Ban Laem, price has not changed much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Maestro Posted May 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 21, 2014 ... Visa run. Either going to the border to reset the counter on any valid multiple entry visa, or gain a visa on arrival for those that receive one.. Or leaving the country to an embassy or consul to get a new visa issued. ... The term "visa run" has become obscure on our forum, being used by members mostly to mean three different things, in roughly equal measure: Run for a visaTravel out of Thailand to a nearby country, obtain a visa from a Thai embassy or consulate, return to Thailand. Run with a visaTravel out of Thailand to a nearby country with an unexpired visa valid for more than one entry, turn around and return to Thailand to activate a new entry of the visa. Run without a visaTravel out of Thailand to a nearby country, turn around and return to Thailand without a visa. Applicable only for travellers who qualify for tourist visa exemption. Therefore, if the context of a post using the term "visa run" does not make it clear which type of visa run is meant, the entire post is meaningless. George Bernard Shaw said it: "The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place" 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 You should be able to get this service for Bt. 1,900 in Pattaya, water and lunch stop included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesweetsoul Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Update from Bangkok Best Vida Service at Soi 12 re. PoiPet Border... 1.Today Poi Pet border gave extension only 7 days new rules . 2. If someone first time never been to poi pet before immigration will extension only 7 days. 3. If you have Tourist visa Double entry ,Non-O Multiple ,Non-B ( multiple ) you can cross 4. Without Thai visa stamp only 7 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawker9000 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) Update from Bangkok Best Vida Service at Soi 12 re. PoiPet Border... 1.Today Poi Pet border gave extension only 7 days new rules . 2. If someone first time never been to poi pet before immigration will extension only 7 days. 3. If you have Tourist visa Double entry ,Non-O Multiple ,Non-B ( multiple ) you can cross 4. Without Thai visa stamp only 7 days IF accurate, this is a new development. Poster is saying Poipet simply not allowing "border runs" (specific use of the term intended...) anymore AT ALL, and will only give the 7-day permissions. (Please note, I'm being specific here; I KNOW this doesn't apply to actual visa-holders.) This is even more restrictive than the official announcements (hence I'm just a bit skeptical). Edited May 21, 2014 by hawker9000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Update from Bangkok Best Vida Service at Soi 12 re. PoiPet Border... 1.Today Poi Pet border gave extension only 7 days new rules . 2. If someone first time never been to poi pet before immigration will extension only 7 days. 3. If you have Tourist visa Double entry ,Non-O Multiple ,Non-B ( multiple ) you can cross 4. Without Thai visa stamp only 7 days IF accurate, this is a new development. Poster is saying Poipet simply not allowing "border runs" (specific use of the term intended...) anymore AT ALL, and will only give the 7-day permissions. (Please note, I'm being specific here; I KNOW this doesn't apply to actual visa-holders.) This is even more restrictive than the official announcements (hence I'm just a bit skeptical). Read point 3 above again. Also something may lost be due to poor English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayida Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 So sorry but so:if i will go there tomorrow for a 30 days visa run,with a one previous visa run,without any kind of visa,can i still get 30 days more or not?Thanks a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Based on the information that thesweetsoul got from a "visa run" company and posted above, you cannot get a new new visa-exempt permission to stay for 30 days at the Poipet border tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyf Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 You should be able to get this service for Bt. 1,900 in Pattaya, water and lunch stop included. Suppose it depends on wether you want the breakfast and beer. I know someone who has used several companies and he settled on the Sportsman, and ignored the breakfast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawker9000 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Update from Bangkok Best Vida Service at Soi 12 re. PoiPet Border... 1.Today Poi Pet border gave extension only 7 days new rules . 2. If someone first time never been to poi pet before immigration will extension only 7 days. 3. If you have Tourist visa Double entry ,Non-O Multiple ,Non-B ( multiple ) you can cross 4. Without Thai visa stamp only 7 days IF accurate, this is a new development. Poster is saying Poipet simply not allowing "border runs" (specific use of the term intended...) anymore AT ALL, and will only give the 7-day permissions. (Please note, I'm being specific here; I KNOW this doesn't apply to actual visa-holders.) This is even more restrictive than the official announcements (hence I'm just a bit skeptical). Read point 3 above again. Also something may lost be due to poor English. Read my post again. I wasn't talking about those with tourist visas. Sheesh - and I thought I was making it painfully clear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayida Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Done today the border run.no problem.got my new 30 days 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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