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Can my British friend do a border run in Thailand for an extended stay after her 60 days visa-free entry?

Feb 1, 2025
21 days ago
Pelana ***********
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My best friend (British) is staying with me whilst I do my internship in Thailand 🥳. I know she can stay 60 days visa free and apply for a 30 day extension but how likely is she to get another 90days in Thailand? Can she just do a border run and go through the same process again? (60 day visa free entry+ another extension)

How likely would it be to get rejected (she’s never been in Thailand before ☺️)
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The user inquires about their British friend's ability to stay in Thailand beyond the initial 90 days, which comprises a 60-day visa-free entry followed by a 30-day extension, and if border runs are a viable option. Community comments suggest that she can perform a border bounce (exiting and re-entering the country) for another 60-day visa-free stay plus an extension. Recommendations for using visa-run agencies for convenience and to avoid complications at immigration are prevalent. However, there are warnings about potential scrutiny upon returning via air travel after border runs.
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Dustyn **********
She can do a border bounce with an agency that takes her to and from the border. They grease he wheels at the border, usually Cambodia so it is effortless.

BUT

If you do a border run, it is very frowned upon by immigration officers when entering via air, expect a high level of scrutiny from them if you get the wrong one and there is a chance you can be turned away.

The same agencies that do these border runs also sell safe entry services at airports to avoid this scrutiny. Same concept, they make it hassle free to re-enter.
Benny ***********
Travel service

Find it in every soi
Tim *********
That's a good plan and should be no problem, based on what you've told us
Bill ********
yup...
Emma ********
She can ,I'd strongly recommend using an agent
Bent *************
@Emma *******
No need to waste money for an agent!
David **********
Every body says she will be fine first border run just make sure if by land spend a few days out of thailand so there is no drama
Greg ***********
@David *********
better use a "Visa-run" agenbcy to ensure she can bounce out and back seamlessly
David **********
@Greg **********
I have no experience with visa border run so just repeating what everyone else says. Just want to answer to promote experience so she gets good advice
Us *****
Just tell her to apply for the multi entry visa
Greg ***********
@Us ****
you cannot apply for a multi entry tourist visa inside Thailand. She would need to apply for this visa in her home country
Nigel **************
Use the one that leaves Lotus's in On Nut at 4.30am every day
Brandon ************
Most likely no issues, but if you want to guarantee no issues and for convenience, use a land border bounce agency to drive her to the border and back. It's all done in the same day and usually costs around 4000 baht or so.
Pelana ***********
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@Brandon ***********
Do you mind suggesting an agency? Never heard this term before 😊
Benny ***********
@Pelana **********
more like travel service

Not agent !
Brandon ************
@Pelana **********
no, because you didn't say where in Thailand.
Trevor ***********
@Brandon ***********
he said Bangkok
Alex *******
Yep. Use an agency though.
Pelana ***********
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@Alex ******
lovely! Any suggestions for agencies?
Alex *******
@Pelana **********
not sure if I'm allowed to say here but I use
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Todd *********
She can. And can do a border bounce for another 60+30. Use a border bounce agency to ensure entry
Pelana ***********
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@Todd ********
I’ve never heard of a border bounce agency before, any suggestions?
Hasan ***********
@Pelana **********
I recommend this as well, easy experience cost effective to at 4k thb , and guarantees re-entry using the service rather then take a risk doing it yourself and being denied.
Pelana ***********
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Thank you Doug! ☺️
Doug *******
@Pelana **********
You’re very welcome. Exchanging info and experiences is important. 👍
Doug *******
@Pelana **********
Quite affordable and you are guaranteed a 60 day stamp so there is no worrying or feeling pressured.
Doug *******
@Pelana **********
Friendly Thai Visa

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Pelana ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
It’s for my best friend and she would depart from Bangkok
Todd *********
@Pelana **********
where are you planning to depart from?
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