Why go
The arrival choice affects the first steps of the trip. An international flight brings airline and immigration checks before departure; an overland crossing also changes the road pattern for drivers arriving from countries that use the right. Malaysia is the nearby exception. Check current entry conditions for your passport and your chosen crossing rather than relying on a rule that may have changed.
Useful to know
- Check current visa, passport and onward-travel rules with official Thai immigration or consular sources before departure.
- If driving overland, prepare to keep left in Thailand; traffic from most neighbouring countries changes sides at the border.
- Confirm the operating status of the specific land crossing you plan to use.