Can my friend with an METV fly into Laos and then enter Thailand via Nong Khai without issues?

Thailand Visa METV Travel to Laos Border Crossing Suvarnabhumi Airport Immigration Issues

January 1, 2019

6 years ago

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Friend of mine with NZ passport travelling to Thailand next month. He has an METV. Last trip in he was hauled aside at Suvarnabhumi and given the big talk to, grilling session.

Now, he also wants to visit Lao for a week on his travels so I suggested he fly into Vientiane from KL, spend the week there sightseeing then enter Thailand via Nong Kai, bypassing SB. Would that work ? Thank you.

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A traveler with a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) is considering flying into Laos and then re-entering Thailand via Nong Khai to avoid potential issues at Suvarnabhumi Airport, where they previously experienced scrutiny during immigration. The suitability of this plan hinges on maintaining proper visa regulations and border crossing protocols.

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