A Personal Introduction When I embarked on my first visa run from Thailand to Malaysia back in 2021, I was blissfully unaware of what lay ahead.

A Personal Tale of Visa Runs In the spring of 2022, I found myself pacing the uneven pavement outside a nondescript immigration office in Hat Yai, Thailand.

Personal Introduction When I first embarked on my journey to Thailand, I was captivated by the vibrancy of Bangkok, the tranquility of Chiang Mai, and the stunning beaches of Krabi.

Why the Thailand Visa Run Matters When I first arrived in Thailand back in 2019, I was captivated by the vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and the delicious street food that seemed to be available at every corner.

Personal Introduction When I first embarked on a visa run from Thailand to Cambodia, I was filled with a mix of excitement and trepidation. It was 2019, and I had already been living in Thailand for several months.

Personal Introduction When I first touched down in Bangkok, Thailand, back in 2017, I was blissfully unaware of the visa intricacies that awaited me. My plan was simple: explore the vibrant markets, indulge in the street food, and soak up the sun on the pristine beaches.

When I booked my first Jet2 villa in Fethiye back in 2023, I had no idea what I was getting into. I’d always been a hotel person—easy check-in, daily cleaning, someone else’s problem if the shower broke.

The immigration officer at Don Mueang Airport stamped my passport for what I thought was a routine 30-day tourist entry. Three months later, after two extensions and a growing obsession with staying in Thailand, I found myself googling “cheapest visa run from Bangkok” at 2am.

Cheap holidays are no longer about sacrificing comfort, skipping experiences, or staying in bad accommodation. Over the past few years, I’ve learned that travelling cheaply is mostly about timing, destination choice, and understanding where your money actually goes.

Planning cheap holidays from the UK is far less about luck than most people think. Over the years, I’ve learned that the biggest savings come from understanding patterns: when flights are cheapest, which destinations offer the best daily value, and how small decisions can quietly double your overall spend.