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Can I do a same day border bounce at Chiang Khong?

Chiang Khong Border Bounce DTV Visa Visa Rules Expat Immigration Same Day Travel Border Crossing Visa Exemptions

Jul 7, 2025

10 months ago

Anonymous *************

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Sorry to be anonymous but any reason to think we can’t do a same day border bounce at Chiang Khong?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion clarifies that it is possible to perform a same day border bounce at Chiang Khong if you hold a DTV visa. Several participants shared their recent experiences, confirming that they successfully completed a same day border bounce without issues. However, one comment suggests it may be safer to stay at least one night, as authorities prefer not to have same day returns, which can lead to complications.

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Steve *******

You can do border bounces anywhere that's open if you have a DTV.

10 months ago

Jo ****

I did it same day with DTV a few days ago 0 question

10 months ago

Anonymous ******************

If you have DTV visa what's the problem?

10 months ago

Anonymous *************

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Anonymous participant 433 just making sure, I had a friend told she had to stay two nights, but she has regular tourist visa.

10 months ago

Anonymous ******************

Anonymous participant no with a DTV visa you can literally take 1 step out of country and come back

10 months ago

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Anonymous ******************

Alessandro ***********

I think You’ll struggle to do same day anywhere without using some sort of agent.

10 months ago

Anonymous *************

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@Alessandro **********

sorry. If you cannot discuss here then ok.

10 months ago

Alessandro ***********

You’re posting as an Anonymous participant, and want an open and honest convo? 🤣

Was willing to help you. I got my DVT last week

10 months ago

Anonymous *************

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@Alessandro **********

its a DTV. You got it last week, so you have never made a border run using that Visa. I appreciate the experience of the people that shared on this thread, and I thank you for offering your opinion. I wish you all the happiness in the world.

10 months ago

Steve *******

Anonymous participant Alessandro is 100% incorrect. He's mistaking having a legit visa with doing visa exemption border bouncing.

You will have no issues.

10 months ago

Anonymous *************

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@Steve ******

or he is trying to refer me to his agent. 555

10 months ago

Alessandro ***********

Anonymous yo that’s my bad, apologies.

I thought this was a different group for visa exemption… if you have a DVT, yes you should be fine same day. 🤣🤦🏻‍♂️

10 months ago

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Alessandro ***********

Anonymous *************

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@Alessandro **********

why is that? Plan is to get Lao evisa on line before we go. Hired car there to wait while we cross over and back.

10 months ago

Alessandro ***********

Anonymous better off staying one night at least. They don’t like same day returns and it may cause you issues.

Send me a dm if you want, better to talk freely.

10 months ago

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Alessandro ***********

Is it safe to do a border bounce at PoiPet to activate my DTV?

21 comments

a year ago

Is it better to return the same day or stay overnight when renewing a DTV visa at the border?

23 comments

a year ago

Can I border bounce on a DTV from Pattaya to extend my stay in Thailand?

10 comments

a year ago