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Can I do a same day border run from Huay Xai, Laos to Thailand and back?

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Hi, got a question on border run as i am planning to do a same day exit and re enter from Huay xai laos. Will there be a problem if i enter laos in the morning to have lunch then drive back into Thailand after the lunch.
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The conversation discusses the possibility of doing a same-day border run from Thailand to Laos, with participants advising that it should be doable without issues on the first attempt. Light-hearted comments about lunch indicate potential concerns about the meal but primarily focus on the viability of the exit and re-entry process.
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Peter *********
Peter *********
Depends what you have for lunch. Not too spicy na.
Ning ******
Ning ******
if this is your first time, should be ok.
Toni *******
Toni *******
@Ning *****
why first time? He has a valid visa its not visarun
Jack ********
Jack ********
@Toni ******
how do you know what time of visa they have ?
Toni *******
Toni *******
@Jack *******
this is a DTV group... So you could assume people asking about border runs have one?

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