TB Immigration Infobrief No. 048/24: Travelling to Thailand's border countries (Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia and Myanmar)
On request a brief overview of what you need to take into account if you want to enter one of Thailand's neighboring countries. I deliberately keep it limited and more information about the details can be found in the attached link of the country. The most important thing is that since this year some countries have introduced an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization).
What is it like to be Malaysian in Thailand?
In the deep south of Thailand, the Malay-speaking Nayu struggle with discrimination and misunderstanding. Despite shared dreams and ambitions, such as good education and a safe future, they are often treated as second-class citizens. This story outlines the reality of their lives, where unequal treatment and exclusion are daily challenges for the Nayu community.
Six Southeast Asian countries, including Thailand, Laos and Malaysia, are considering introducing a joint tourist visa, similar to the Schengen visa. This visa should facilitate travel between the participating countries and attract tourists. The initiative would lead to a stronger tourism sector and boost the economy, while making the region more attractive to international visitors.
Thailand and Malaysia are going to revive the direct train connection between Bangkok and Butterworth. After years of interruption, there will be a six-month trial period. This renewed service will significantly improve the journey for tourists and local travelers, and strengthen tourism connectivity between the two countries. The holiday train “My Sawasdee” will also be extended to popular Surat Thani.
Thailand Visa question No. 117/24: Anyone have experience with a border run at the Malaysian border?
Border run: does anyone have experience with a border run at the border with Malaysia in Padang Basar or Sungai Kolok? Is traveling there by train an option? Or is it really not recommended for safety reasons?
Moving from Thailand to Malaysia due to poor air quality
We have lived in Thailand with my son for over 5 years and regularly suffer from respiratory problems. In the Netherlands and on holiday in Malaysia we had no problems and did not have to use nasal spray, nasal rinse water and allergy tablets. The specialists here say it is due to the poor air quality in Thailand. The IQ air meter shows that the air quality in NL/Malaysia is light to dark green almost all year round, while in Thailand it is orange-red almost all year round (green is 0-50, red is 150-200). Now we are considering immigrating to Malaysia, partly because my son wants to do IT work in Malaysia or Singapore.
TB Immigration Information Letter No. 008/24: Border Run Malaysia? Obligation to register in advance
Here's a warning for people traveling to Malaysia. From January 1, it is mandatory to register if you want to travel to Malaysia. You must do this three days in advance. Not before!
Traveling from Thailand to the Perhential Islands in Malaysia?
We would like to make a trip from Thailand to the Perhential Islands in Malaysia. The plan is to take the night train to Sungai Kolok, to cross the border there. Does anyone have experience with this border post? I can't find any information about the conditions there. It is recommended to take a motorbike taxi to immigration from the train station, but we travel with our luggage. Motorbike is therefore not an option.
I have a question about a retirement visa. Can you also arrange this online from Malaysia? I am going to Kualalumpur on December 6 and was thinking about making an appointment 2 weeks before at the Thai embassy there on December 7.
Thailand question: Driving to Malaysia?
Would like to know if I travel to Malaysia, via Sadau border, do I need to get a sticker to drive in Malaysia, is there a location in Phuket where I can get it, or do I need to get it before the border?
My wife and I have hardly taken a vacation since Covid. That's why we thought it would be a nice idea, now that traveling has become easier again, to go to Malaysia. Because I am a Virtual Reality fan and the Pico4 (a new headset) can be obtained for almost half the price that is asked in Thailand, I decided to get it there and therefore combine it with a few days of delay in Kuala Lumpur .
Travel to Malaysia via Southern Thailand?
In December/January, my Thai wife and I are planning to travel to Malaysia and Singapore with our car. My wife is afraid to pass through the south of Thailand because of the danger of attacks and kidnappings. Can this be assumed, negligible, which region is safe or unsafe?
Thailand Visa Question No. 312/22: Borderrun Malaysia
We would like to know if there are also people who make a border run from Surat Thani to Butterworth (Malaysia)? And if so, what is your experience with it? Is it possible to get there by train? And what are the costs for a visa for Malaysia?
From Malaysia to Thailand by train, is that possible?
We plan to travel from Malaysia to Thailand, from Penang to Pak Bara pier. We want to do this by train to the border crossing and then by taxi.
Thailand's southernmost border at Songkhla reopens
The Sadao immigration checkpoint on the border with Malaysia reopened to travelers today. More than a hundred Malaysians registered through the Thailand Pass system to re-enter Thailand.
Abirul's wives
In the white Nissan, we had already spent several miles discussing women's jealousy, the all-consuming jealousy that turns them into paranoid morbid furies and vixens for men here in Southeast Asia. Meanwhile the wheels turned down the route.
What is the experience of Thai ladies who work or have worked in Malaysia? For example via the website YOU.MY for part-time jobs or other possibilities?
We have been going to Thailand for a month for 11 years and know that you can arrange everything from Bangkok yourself or with domestic ones
flights or by taxi. We want to combine a month of Thailand and a month of Malaysia next year. My question is it just as easy to travel in Malaysia as in Thailand. Or even better, does anyone have an address where we can go to be driven around for a month?
There is a worldwide shortage of condoms, warns manufacturer Karex Bhd in Malaysia. It is the largest condom producer in the world, making one-fifth of all condoms.
Reader question: Laos or Malaysia?
Just like previous years, we are going to Thailand for 4 months. We then stay in Jomtien but have to hop on a visa after 3 months.
Last year it was Cambodia, but this year we want to do Laos or Malaysia. We can't decide, that's why we put this problem to you.
Waste management mission to Thailand and Malaysia
In collaboration with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and the embassy in Thailand, the Dutch embassy in Malaysia is organizing a waste management mission. It will take place from 6 to 11 October in Thailand and Malaysia.
In collaboration with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and the Dutch Embassy in Thailand, the Dutch Embassy in Malaysia is organizing a mission to promote and facilitate cooperation between Dutch companies and the Malaysian and Thai health sectors.