Visa run is possible at Ranong to come into Kawthoung (Victoria Point) Asean for all expats in the southern part of Thailand. There are convenient longtail boats to ferry across the border strait.

Visa fee is 5 US$ for 3 days visa, 20 US$ for 28 days tourist visa and ferry costs about 2 $.

You can contact Asean Visa Staff (Thai mobile 09 0781 10569 , email: visa@Aseanvisa.com ) in Kawthaung to arrange prior to your arrival.
You can take this opportunity to take a tour in KawThaung (Victoria Point) famous for it being the southern most point of Asean land mass. Hotels in Kawthaung costs around 20 to 45 US$ with clean accommodation and night entertainments.

There also is a well maintaind golf course in Kawthaung.

Day trips to near by pristine islands are also possible with rented boat which can  cost from 100 to 300 US$ per day. The best group is about 5 pax.
For details of the boat please visit www.Mergui.Org

We have scouted the islands which are maximum 4 hrs or 50 miles away.