I had to leave Thailand quickly! My visa run to Malaysia (2025 Guide)

Here’s the full story of my visa run from Thailand to Malaysia — why I did it, how much it cost, and whether it’s really worth it in 2025

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0:00 – Why I went to Malaysia for 12 hours
0:49 – Visa runs in Thailand explained
1:19 – My favorite alternative (1-year stay)
1:51 – Agency pickup & early morning ride
2:42 – Total cost & what’s included
3:12 – Other travelers & why people love Thailand
3:32 – Visa extensions in Thailand (cost & process)
4:06 – Why I’m moving to Georgia
5:09 – Arriving at the Malaysia border
5:29 – Thailand vs Georgia crowd (singles vs families)
6:13 – Storytime: Swiss guy with jail & cocaine
7:56 – More bar drama & why it’s “not my crowd”
9:16 – Tourists behaving badly at the border
10:18 – Efficient Malaysia border crossing
12:00 – My thoughts on van safety & travel risks
12:37 – Alternative visas in Thailand (education visa)
13:44 – Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) explained
14:46 – My lifestyle balance (Georgia + Thailand)
15:02 – Thailand losing tourists (my take)
16:29 – Vietnam & Philippines comparison (brief)
17:29 – Final thoughts on visa runs & bureaucracy
18:19 – Thank you to my first Patreon (Ernie!)
19:01 – Closing & outro