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Is it necessary to bring luggage on a border run in Thailand if I'm worried about being refused re-entry?

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Feb 1, 2025

22 days ago

Lee *****

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Hi guys  advice please , if I do a border run instead of 30 day extension should I take my luggage with me in case I'm refused entry back into Thailand. I've never done this before . 

Thank you

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquires whether to take luggage on a border run to avoid being refused entry back into Thailand, expressing concerns as a first-time traveler for this purpose. Community responses indicate that it's generally safe for first-time border runners, with many suggesting a small bag suffices. Some advise on alternatives like visa run agencies or extensions for ease, while others caution about specific border locations.

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Colin ********

We did one yesterday with agent in Jomtien

Left 4am back 12.30 pm

Fresh as a daisy

20 days ago

Lou **************

Always

21 days ago

Baz *********

Just extend, far easier.

But first time border run you would be extremely unlikely to have problems

21 days ago

Bill ********

Yup.....

22 days ago

Lee ***********

That's a personal decision based upon risk adversity, for me a small bag does for a week if you have a passport and money you have no worries.

22 days ago

Bent *************

Why should you be refused entry?

And why dont you want 30 days extension?

22 days ago

Peter *******

Just avoid Poi Pet

22 days ago

David ********

@Peter ******

curious as to why this should be avoided. Is that only for border runs? I've only ever crossed here once in a Giant Ibis bus en route from Bangkok to Siem Reap for a 16-day stay, but then flew back.

22 days ago

Peter *******

@David *******

It's had a reputation for years for being trouble, i.e. not being allowed in, or in the same day, just not worth the risk, go to a friendlier border

21 days ago

David ********

@Peter ******

interesting. My intention is not to do a border run, but to use it specifically to cross the border en route from one destination to the other (on Giant Ibis). I'm only using the Thailand visa for 60 days before moving onwards, no real desire to stay here for any extended length of time.

21 days ago

Peter *******

@David *******

crossing the border will be no issue

21 days ago

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Pete ********

Nong Kai in Jan 2 days vienians 60 day exempt on return no probs uk citizen

Colin ********

you can

Ian *********

i thought u could just go and come back same day at nong khai!!.i did last time but was a few mth ago

22 days ago

Pete ********

@Ian ********

yes you can personal choice to stay a couple of days

22 days ago

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Pete ********

Lucas **********

Just extend ,

22 days ago

Barbie ***********

Just get your passport

22 days ago

Stephen *******

1st time should be ok

22 days ago

Garrett ***********

Depends where you leave the country at. Some of the Laos borders have been making people stay out for 2 days. If you use a visa run agency you won't have to stay out. If you fly out, you'll be fine too.

I did a run in December, it was cheaper to fly round trip to HKN than it was to take a van to Laos. might want to take a look right now at your options.

Stephen *********

HKG?

Garrett ***********

Yes

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Garrett ***********

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