Visa run from Thailand to Burma. First published 4th July, 2006 Most travellers come to Ranong for exactly one reason and one reason alone -- to get that passport stamped so they can legally stay in Thailand for another 30 days.
While doing the border run isn't particularly pleasant, it is straightforward -- particularly when you've got a Travelfish Howto guide on hand. The first step is to go the Thai Immigration Office near the port district of Saphan Pla to get an exit stamp. This is easily done by catching a red songthaew from Ranong market and telling the driver "Immigration". Once at Saphan Pla it's another songthaew ride or a short walk 500m around to the longtail docks. The round-trip should cost about 300B if you have to go it alone or 100B-200B if you're with a group. The journey across to Burma's southernmost city of Kawthaung (sometimes still called Victoria Point, a leftover from British colonial days) takes about 40 minutes. Drugs "You want whiskey? Read 21 comment(s) Add your comment. Getting a Thai visa in Kuala Lumpur.
If you’re heading to Kuala Lumpur and then onwards to Thailand, the Royal Thai Embassy in KL is a fine place to get a visa.
While not quite as painless as completing the process in Bali, we found the embassy in KL to be organised and professional. If you show up prepared, you’ll have plenty of time left in the day to explore the city. Welcome to KL's least fun tourist hot spot. The embassy issues a range of visas, including business, marriage and education, but at present they only offer single entry tourist visas, not double entry.
A single entry tourist visa will get you 60 days upon entering the country with the possibility of extending the visa for another 30 days. Thailand is waiting for you. Many reports, however, indicate that the last bit only becomes necessary when an applicant has already used several consecutive tourist visas, in which case copies of hotel reservations and bank statements may also be requested. "We want visas! That's the one you want. Visa to Thailand. General Visa Information Visa Runs Tips General Visa Information This section covers the different kinds of entry visa, how to renew visas, tips and related matters.
Visa regulations are subject to change. Most changes are minor, though there have been some very significant changes from time to time. As of early 2009, major changes are not expected. News in 2008: Shortly after the military coup of 2006, back to back tourist visas were disallowed and a "90 out of 180 days rule" was imposed (discussed below). Thai Visa Run in Vientiane, Laos.