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Can I fly to Kuala Lumpur and back on a Thai visa without staying overnight and without an onward flight?

Barry ********
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ANYONE KNOW THE ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION 100%......my visa runs out Wednesday...I can't do a Cambodia run as I've done 2 already.. Was going to Vientiane but its closed there for 3 days. . . if I fly to Kuala lumpar and back ..will I get grief about not staying overnight. Or having no onward flight booked ??
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The individual is facing an urgent visa situation, with their current visa expiring soon. They can’t do a visa run to Cambodia due to recent attempts and are considering flying to Kuala Lumpur, but are concerned about the implications of not staying overnight and lacking an onward flight. Community responses highlight the uncertainty of immigration officer reactions, potential requests for proof of funds and onward travel, and suggest that staying in Vientiane could be a safer option for obtaining a proper tourist visa.
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Jeremy ********
Jeremy ********
Just either go back to your country of origin or if your country is one that is authorized in Australia get the 6 month METV from the Thai consulate/embassy and enjoy up to 9 months of stay in Thailand at 60-90 days at a time...
Barry ********
Barry ********
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Thanks tod..yes I think your right..my mate suggested the fly in and out but I am wary of that. Looks like a long weekend I'm Vientiane
Tod *********
Tod *********
I'd say depending on your entry history to thailand you run a risk of being questioned at either Don Mueang or Suvarnabhumi.

If the officer thinks you're living here on back-2-back visa exempt or tourist visas entries they can be quite hard core, ask you for proof of funds (20K baht or the equivalent in cash) proof of onward travel (within the time you're gonna get stamped in for) and proof of a hotel booking or confirmed lodging.

I'd wager you have far more chance of success just hanging tough in Vientiane until you can get a single entry tourist visa and comin' back into thailand by the Nong Khai land border than you do bouncing out and back in by air.
Jason ***********
Jason ***********
The airlines may request an onward flight. You always run that risk with flying on a tourist visa or VE.
Robert *******
Robert *******
The only one who can tell your for 100 % is the Immigration Officer who takes in your passport for a Visa Exempt Stamp. Good luck.

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