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Can I extend my stay in Thailand by exiting to Laos and returning after a 60-day visa plus extension?

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After 60 days plus 30 day extension can you start another 60 days by crossing Lao border and returning?
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After a 60-day visa exempt period and a 30-day extension, it is generally possible to extend your stay by crossing the border into Laos and returning to Thailand. Many users in the community confirm that this is a common practice, particularly for first-time border runs. However, it is important to note that staying longer than 90 days in a given year may raise questions at immigration, especially if done multiple times. For the best outcomes, especially if you have stayed in Thailand for extended periods, consider using a border run service to ensure a smooth re-entry.
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Shaughn ***********
Shaughn ***********
First time, no problem. If been in country for over 180 days in past year then may be difficult through airports. Land borders safer in this situation. Best advice if you have been in country for more than 90 days this year (already been in and out) is to use a border run company to bounce you out and back in at one of their land border crossings. You can google “border run” and your “location”. Tell them your recent history in Thailand to be sure of the correct answer
Frankie *******
Frankie *******
It's total 180 days per year if u use it up pack up n go home your daddy is waiting for u
Damien ***********
Damien ***********
Nice!! This is the best news I’ve heard in the group. I’m about to extend in January… and have been wondering this as well. I’m waiting for funds to deposit before I can get my DTV
David ***********
David ***********
I hope so.

Would it make and does anyone know if you stayed a few days would it make any difference instead of a border bounce
Damien ***********
Damien ***********
@David **********
can anyone confirm this question?
David ***********
David ***********
@Damien **********
It would nice as I hope to do s 60+30 and a border bounce.
Jason *********
Jason *********
Can I have my 60 day exempt then go Vietnam and get another 60 days without problem
Trevor ***********
Trevor ***********
Jeremy *********
Jeremy *********
@Jason ********
60 day then get a 30 day extension inside thailand then exit thailand come.back in and repeat
Jason *********
Jason *********
Jason *********
Jason *********
@Jeremy ********
I will go to Vietnam do they give you another 60 days
Jeremy *********
Jeremy *********
@Jason ********
they should when you re enter thailand yes
Juanda ****
Juanda ****
might need a stay overnight at the LAOS side.

not sure.

have to ask the immigrations officer of thailand. Do they allow a U-turn immediately or not.
Michael **********
Michael **********
@Juanda ***
I would stay 2 nights just to remove any possibility of a rejection
Drew *****
Drew *****
Yes
Michael ******
Michael ******
Yes you can. This is super common and its highly highly highly unlikely you have any issue on your first time.
Ralph *******
Ralph *******
Probably but not necessarily.
Patrick ********
Patrick ********
My agent friend in Pattaya says at this time no problem but things can change.
Ken ***********
Ken ***********
After staying 90 days on visa exempt and extensions, you may be questioned by Thai immigrations.

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