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Can I drive to Laos to refresh my 180-day visa in Thailand?

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Hello, 

I have a DTV. I will be in Ubon Ratchatani soon and Laos is just a short drive away. 

Is there any issue driving over the border and back to refresh my 180 days? 

Thanks 🙏🏼

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The post inquires about the possibility of driving from Ubon Ratchathani to Laos to refresh the 180-day stay on a DTV visa. Responses indicate that crossing the border is generally acceptable and upon returning to Thailand, a new 180-day stamp will be issued.

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I plan go to Mukdahan/Savannakhet next year to renew my 180 days. I hope there will be okay too. In my opinion I think it's good stay few days in Laos for the visa run. In the past I usually went to Vientiane for visa runs.

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No issue once u arrive back Thai they will stamp new with 180days

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