Any long-term expat in Thailand knows of the dreaded ninety-day “visa run”. Every three months, depending on the visa classification, an expat must either report to the local government office to “check in”, or leave the country and re-enter on a fresh visa. This can get tedious and dull, but it doesn’t have to be. Make a weekend getaway out of your visa run and visit one of the three best visa run destinations that are cheap and easy to visit from Bangkok.
1. Singapore
Singapore, the Lion City, a vibrant city-state at the tip of the Malay Peninsula, is an ever-popular destination for visa-runners, especially those who need to take care of consular business at the Thai embassy.
<img src="https://lbconvert.travel.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/a18ee-img.jpg hours; $100-200 USD – Cheapest prices found on Thai Air Asia and Nok Scoot
What to do:
9 Free Things to do in Singapore
2. Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap, the “Gateway to Angkor”, is one of the easiest places to visit from Bangkok. It’s close, it’s cheap, and it’s full of amazing sights to see, such as the world-famous Angkor Wat.
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Cons:
- The extra expense of a visa-upon-arrival is required for citizens of most countries. Visa costs vary, but cost around $35 for most nationalities. You will fill out the paperwork in the airplane and pay and receive your visa at immigration after you land. It’s usually a fairly quick process.
Flight from Bangkok:
- 1 hour; $50-100 USD – cheapest tickets available on Thai Air Asia
What to do:
5 Things to do in Siem Reap (Besides Visiting More Temples)
3. Vientiane, Laos
Vientiane, the sleepy capital of the Lao PRD, should not be overlooked as a visa-run destination! Many expats don’t consider visiting Vientiane, but they should! There are lots of very interesting things to do and see, and it’s small enough to make visiting perfect for a short weekend getaway.
Spend a Weekend in Vientiane!
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