Can I do a same day run to Laos and back to get another 45-day exemption?

Nov 2, 2022
2 years ago
Mike ***********
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Can I do a same day run to Laos and back to get another 45 day exemption? Thanks!
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Yes, you can do a same day run to Laos and return to Thailand to obtain another 45-day visa exemption. There are no time restrictions for being outside of Thailand, and you can perform this border run twice in a year, though it's noted that certain locations like Koh Somet may have restrictions.
Paul ********
Not from Koh Somet
Steve *******
Yep
Steve ********
Can do it twice in any year.
Šaras ****
@Steve *******
is it twice counted in rolling year or calendoric year?
Steve ********
@Šaras ***
Calendar. Resets at midnight on December 31
Daniel ************
@Steve *******
by land yes
Stuart *********
Yes. No time restrictions for being outside of Thailand.
Vaner *******
@Stuart ********
do we need a visa for entering Laos or Cambodia? I am an Australian passport holder
Chan *****************
@Stuart ********
Cambodia ( Poi Ped ) also the same ? Thank you
Stuart *********
@Chan ****************
Poipet does require you to stay overnight in Cambodia.
Chan *****************
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