Can I do a border run from Chiang Mai for another 30 days after two visa exemptions?

Oct 12, 2023
a year ago
Namphu *******
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Hi everyone.

Currently in Chiang Mai with my second stamp of 30 daysexempt - Im not sure i'm willing to get a tourist visa after thoses.

I'de like to know if i can do what is call here a border run one time for another 30 days.

I just have 2 stamps of exempt on my passport - no tourist/ED visa stamps

Could it be possible to do that around Chiang Rai ? Chiang Khong ?

Or do i need to make a Tourist visa in Vientiane i?

Thanks guys.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is currently in Chiang Mai with two 30-day visa exemption stamps and is considering a border run to extend their stay in Thailand. They are inquiring about the possibility of doing a border run to places like Chiang Rai or Chiang Khong, particularly if they need to apply for a tourist visa in Vientiane instead. Comments indicate that if the user has not already done two border entries in the current calendar year, they may be eligible for another entry, but they should also consider applying for a 30-day extension before proceeding.
Twiggy ******
Chiang Khong border doesn’t have regular Thai -Laos busses so it might take 2 hours to wait for the bus. If you don’t mind the wait, it is ok to use that border.
Brandon ************
You can enter at a land border 2 times per calendar year using visa exempt, so if you haven't already done this twice at a land border in 2023 you can do a border run for a new stamp.

Did you already apply for your 30 day extension? You should do that before you consider the border run.
Namphu *******
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@Brandon ***********
Thanks Brandon. No i just extend one time at chiang mai immigration - i didn' go out of the land. So i basically have already 60 days ( end 27 this months ) .
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