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

16/09/2025 19 min

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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🚀 Useful resources:🌍 For immigration and investing questions (I offer consultations too):👉 https://bit.ly/world-is-free 🏡 5 Things You Need to Know Before Buying an Apartment in Batumi:👉 https://bit.ly/418Fbbd Join our private community... we discuss relocation, life abroad, investing, and more! It’s a place to ask me questions directly and connect with people who share the same mindset: https://patreon.com/mrlarishin My Socials 👉— my telegram channel (check it out): https://t.me/mrlarishin — my Insta: https://www.instagram.com/mark.larishin ✍️ https://medium.com/@mark.larishin // stories & guides on relocation🐦 https://x.com/mrlarishin // short notes and tips💬 https://www.patreon.com/c/mrlarishin/  // exclusive Q&A and extra materialsmy YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mark.larishin and here’s my Russian YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkLarishin 0:00 – Why I went to Malaysia for 12 hours0:49 – Visa runs in Thailand explained1:19 – My favorite alternative (1-year stay)1:51 – Agency pickup & early morning ride2:42 – Total cost & what’s included3:12 – Other travelers & why people love Thailand3:32 – Visa extensions in Thailand (cost & process)4:06 – Why I’m moving to Georgia5:09 – Arriving at the Malaysia border5:29 – Thailand vs Georgia crowd (singles vs families)6:13 – Storytime: Swiss guy with jail & cocaine7:56 – More bar drama & why it’s “not my crowd”9:16 – Tourists behaving badly at the border10:18 – Efficient Malaysia border crossing12:00 – My thoughts on van safety & travel risks12:37 – Alternative visas in Thailand (education visa)13:44 – Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) explained14:46 – 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 & bureaucracy18:19 – Thank you to my first Patreon (Ernie!)19:01 – Closing & outro

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