Poi Pet Out and In

[bruceamstutz]

On Feb. 8th did a METV out and in at Poi Pet. With all the chin music I have read about problems doing Out's and In's there I packed a bag encase I had to spend a day or two there. However I did it a bit different then I have ever done before. This time I presented the IO besides my PP a copy of my air ticket with reservations for March 22nd. A copy of my SCB bank statement and a copy of my US bank statement. To my surprise as has happened before he didn't throw it back at me. He actually read it and asked me a few questions. Spent a total of maybe 4 min at the desk. Don't know if this will be the norm in future if supporting documents shown to IO's "Gee I love Thailand, but intend to leave soon".....         

[4evermaat]

I knew someone who had a ME non-immigrant o visa that tried to cross Poi Pet and was given a lot of flack.  He persisted with a supervisor and was let in, but was told to never come back through that border again.  This was I think 3 months or 6 months ago.

 

I did remember hearing about Poi Pet being the worse border to do Out-In runs over the last few months, even if you have a visa.  But I do not know exactly why.

 

Do you just need to stay 1 night (not re-enter the same day), or is there a preferred border to enter?

[JackThompson]

23 hours ago, 4evermaat said:

I knew someone who had a ME non-immigrant o visa that tried to cross Poi Pet and was given a lot of flack.  He persisted with a supervisor and was let in, but was told to never come back through that border again.  This was I think 3 months or 6 months ago.

 

I did remember hearing about Poi Pet being the worse border to do Out-In runs over the last few months, even if you have a visa.  But I do not know exactly why.

 

Do you just need to stay 1 night (not re-enter the same day), or is there a preferred border to enter?

Yes, there is.  If that general area is convenient, either of the 2 border-posts south of there - Ban Packard or Ban Laem - are friendly.  You also avoid what may be a multi-hour wait in line.

[RayD]

Can anyone confirm that the Cambodian web site is up to date and that only Poi Pet accepts eVisas?  I expect to use Ban Laem instead.

 

[ubonjoe]

2 minutes ago, RayD said:

Can anyone confirm that the Cambodian web site is up to date and that only Poi Pet accepts eVisas?  I expect to use Ban Laem instead.

 

It is correct. Ban Laem does not accept e-visas.

Another option from Bangkok if you have a valid  Thai visa for re-entry is the Ban Phu Nam Ron crossing in Kanchanaburi to Myanmar. Only a border pass is needed there. No full page visa sticker.

[RayD]

Thanks Ubon Joe. I actually live in Sakeao about half way between Poi Pet and Ban Laem but Poi Pet was favourite as there is a good bus service to Rong Klua market plus I could use an eVisa.

[crickets]

so u dont recommend in out multi non o poi pet now?

[visarunner]

57 minutes ago, crickets said:

so u dont recommend in out multi non o poi pet now?

No, avoid Poi Pet for any OUT/IN.

Go to Ban Laem or Ban Pakkard.

Companies offer service to this places, hassle free.

 

[gilo]

Thaivisa service runs a reliable service with good drivers. Goes from Tesco On Nut at about 06.00 and returns via Ban Laem early afternoon. Have used many times and hassle free at the border.

[4evermaat]

20 hours ago, JackThompson said:

Yes, there is.  If that general area is convenient, either of the 2 border-posts south of there - Ban Packard or Ban Laem - are friendly.  You also avoid what may be a multi-hour wait in line.

For those who somehow wind up in Poi Pet, is there a shuttle or regular bus service from Ban Laem to/from Poi Pet?

[visarunner]

2 hours ago, 4evermaat said:

For those who somehow wind up in Poi Pet, is there a shuttle or regular bus service from Ban Laem to/from Poi Pet?

no, nothing at all, people can go via Sakaeo to Soi Dao or Pong Nam Ron and get from there via another transport to border.