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

180-day visa DTV border crossing Thailand visa rules expat advice Ubon Ratchatani Laos visa run

Dec 19, 2024

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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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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquires about the possibility of driving from Ubon Ratchatani to Laos to refresh their 180-day visa. Commenters confirm there are no issues with crossing the border and returning to Thailand, mentioning that a new 180-day stamp will be issued upon re-entry.

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Roger *************

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.

a day ago

Phonemyat *******

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

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