pluto_manibo Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I usally go out every 3 months and make a trip out of it. However this time, I will need to do a visa run and would like to go out and back in through Ban Laem or Pakkad. I used to do this many years ago but have not been back there in a while. Is it still possible to do a same day in/out crossing for Non-O visa holders? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 You can do it without a problem. The visa for Cambodia now costs $30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMA_FARANG Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) Yes. i did a run in Decenber to Ban Laem. Do a google or yahoo search of the web and you will find companies who will do a one day van run to Ban Laem. The one i used cost me 2300 Baht INCLUDING the Cambodian visa. Leave from Bangkok early morning , 6 hours to Cambodian border, 1 hour at border to get visa stamp. and 6 hours back to Bangkok. Add another 2 hours approximately for traffic delays and it is a 14 or 15 hour day trip. No problems at border. I would warn you though that your visa must be up to date and without problems as your van run probbaly WILL be stopped and checked on your way to the border. Not a problem if your visa is in order.... but do NOT make such a run if your already in overstay because they were checking visas closely. Edited February 11, 2015 by IMA_FARANG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie H Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Yes. i did a run in Decenber to Ban Laem. Do a google or yahoo search of the web and you will find companies who will do a one day van run to Ban Laem. The one i used cost me 2300 Baht INCLUDING the Cambodian visa. Leave from Bangkok early morning , 6 hours to Cambodian border, 1 hour at border to get visa stamp. and 6 hours back to Bangkok. Add another 2 hours approximately for traffic delays and it is a 14 or 15 hour day trip. No problems at border. I would warn you though that your visa must be up to date and without problems as your van run probbaly WILL be stopped and checked on your way to the border. Not a problem if your visa is in order.... but do NOT make such a run if your already in overstay because they were checking visas closely. Can you tell me what company you used? Can send pm if you dont want to say. I have seen one for that price but didnt include visa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 This company has gotten good reports. http://www.thaivisaservice.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomtomtom69 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Visa run vans are being stopped but if you drive to the border yourself most likely you won't be - based on my experiences of crossing overland to Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia many times over the last few years (I've also crossed overland from Thailand to Malaysia, but not since 2003). That's why I've always gone myself and will continue going myself. Ride sharing however I think would be a good idea for those interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluto_manibo Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 Which of the two border points is the most hassle free/ fastest/least crowded? Pakkad or Ban Laem? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I don't know what TTT69 means with visa runs being stopped. Their business continues as before but they have less customers. If you are in Pattaya, Normally baan pakkad / Pshar Prum is used. Leave early in the morning, back early afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I don't know what TTT69 means with visa runs being stopped. Their business continues as before but they have less customers. If you are in Pattaya, Normally baan pakkad / Pshar Prum is used. Leave early in the morning, back early afternoon. He means they are being stopped at checkpoints on the way to the border. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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