Border-run from Pattaya to Laos

Make attention! Border Thailand-Cambodia was closed on June-24-2025 for uncertain times. Instead it available Border-run from Pattaya to Laos

Border-run from Pattaya to Laos

 Border Run (often referred to as Visa Run) is a short-term group trip from Thailand to Laos and back to extend a visa-free stay in the Kingdom of Thailand. Border Run is the easiest and cheapest way to extend your vacation in Thailand.

As of this year, the number of organised Border Runs is not limited.

Border-run from Pattaya to Laos - trip details

 Border Run (Visa Run) from Pattaya to Laos is as follows. Around 17:00-18:00, pick-up at hotels and condominiums. Border Run is carried out in a 9-seater minibus, equipped with air conditioning, comfortable seats.

 During the trip from Pattaya to Laos, there are stops for food, smoking, toilet. Each stop is 20 minutes long.

 Under the guidance of the staff, the group leaves Thailand via a land border crossing.

 Staff complete online TDAC cards. You leave Laos and enter Thailand. Here, be sure to check that the entry stamp is for the appropriate number of days of stay in the Kingdom of Thailand (it rarely happens that officers mistakenly mix up the stamps). The group goes to the parking lot, gets into a minibus and heads to Pattaya. Arrival in Pattaya by 17:00-18:00.

* Sometimes it is necessary to take an accompanying person with you on a trip. In this case, select the "Passenger" option for the accompanying person.

Border-run from Pattaya to Laos - trip timing

First day:

• 17:00-18:00 Pick-up from condos and hotels around Pattaya. Departure from Pattaya to the border with Laos..

Second day:

• 05:00-06:00 Arrive at the border with Laos;
• 07:00 Crossing the border;
• 10:00 We cross the border back into Thailand and leave for Pattaya;
• 17:00-18:00 Arrive in Pattaya (approximate time).

Pattaya Border-run price

 The price of Border Run from Pattaya to Laos depends on citizenship and visa history:

• 4,200 ฿ for citizens of ASEAN countries, Japan, Russia (including transfer and basic fees);
• 6,800 ฿ for Western countries (including visa to Laos, transfer and basic fees).

Additional fees (if applicable):

• 1,000 ฿ if your passport has 4 or more Border-run stamps;
• 2,500 ฿ if your passport has a Non-Immigrant B visa (business visa) and it has not been cancelled;
• 4,000 ฿ if your passport has a Non-Immigrant ED visa (student visa) and it has not been cancelled.

Border-run to Laos is not possible for citizens of the following countries:

• Israel, all South American countries, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Syria, Pakistan.

 Please note that the prices are approximate and may sometimes decrease. Be sure to check the details with the administrator of our website: 083-8383-539 mobile, or via WhatsApp or Viber by clicking on the link!

Border-run to Laos from Pattaya - FAQs

Guarantees of return to Thailand

The guarantee of successful extension and return to Thailand is 100%, since when booking we request scans (photos) of passport pages: ID page and pages with visa history. We explore visa history of each client and approve the reservation only when there is no threat of a ban on re-entry to Thailand. If we have accepted the order, then you will definitely receive visa exemption stamp and return to Thailand.

Reservation

The best way to book it using Hotline. An experienced English-speaking manager will answer you in a few minutes.

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Online payment

You can choose payment to Thailand bank as option. We accept payments to KBank, Krungsri, SCB, TTB. Choose the option when you fill reservation form, or specify payment method if book our offers via messengers.

Pay at the office

Yes, you can book tours and travel services in Pattaya and pay in cash at the office. We consult and accept payment at the office of "Magic Thai" travel company which is located on Jomtien Road Soi 2 near the branch of Kasikornbank in Jomtien. In this office, managers speak English, Thai, Ukrainian and Russian.
Address for taxi drivers: 144/1 Jomtiensaineung, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150, Thailand

See location on Google Maps

Departure time

The exact time of departure you will be informed by the administrator of our site when you confirm the order and it will not change significantly. The driver will contact you 20 minutes before he picks up you.

Transport

Transfer is usually carried out by "Toyota Hiace" air-conditioned minibuses.