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Are there separate lines for expats and Thai spouses at the Laos land border?

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Nov 20, 2023

a year ago

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Hi everyone, for the Laos land border are there separate lines for us and our Thai spouse? Want to be prepared. Thank you.

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The discussion clarifies that at most Laos border crossings, there are no separate lines for expats and their Thai spouses. Participants shared that they recently crossed at Mukdahan without any separate lines.

Jamie ******

Just crossed at mukdahan,,no separate lines

a year ago

Karsten ******

At most laos border thr no separate lines

a year ago

Roy *********

@Karsten *****

It is a line for thai citizens at Nong Khai. But don't think it is at Muktahan

a year ago

Karsten ******

@Roy ********

oh ya missed that out , but i guess thai citizen can always queue with foreigner . At least from my experience

a year ago

Mikkel *******

@Karsten *****

from my experience, if with a thai, you can both use the Thai line at that crossing. Used it many times in the past. Used the Thai line with first Thai GF, later with Thai wife. Also once used it alone as there were 0 queue on that, and many foreigner queueing up, so they sent some to the Thai line.

a year ago

Roy *********

@Karsten *****

Yep 👍

a year ago

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Roy *********

Jessica ******

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@Karsten *****

wonderful. Thank you 😊

a year ago

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Jessica ******

Steve ********

Which border crossing?

a year ago

Jessica ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Steve *******

friendship bridge #2

a year ago

Jessica ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Oh okay. Were there separate lines there?

a year ago

Steve ********

@Jess **************

Don't know that one. I only used Chong Mek

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Steve ********

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