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Can I do a visa run to the Lao Golden Triangle again without staying overnight?

Visa Run Thailand Immigration Visa Regulations Lao Golden Triangle NON-O Visa Visa Jump

Oct 6, 2025

7 months ago

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Can go to Lao Golden Triangle for 2nd time visa jump? I am not planning to sleep there. First time also back in the same day.

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A user inquired about the possibility of making a second visa run to the Lao Golden Triangle without staying overnight, similar to a previous trip. A commenter confirmed that it is permissible to leave and re-enter Thailand in any manner desired.

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