I have a one year OA visa (first year). I have previously asked questions here about gaining a one year extension to the end date stamp by leaving Thailand and returning prior to the ending of the visa date. (Insurance, Thai Pass (if applic), vacc etc understood).
Today somebody told me that this one year extension does not apply to border crossings (eg to Laos for a few days).
Is there any truth to that?
Thanks
TLDR : Answer Summary
The question posed relates to the validity of a one year OA visa, specifically in regard to extending its stay by exiting and re-entering Thailand, such as a border run to Laos. According to responses from the community, as long as the visa's entry date is valid and there is no expiry on mandatory health insurance, a re-entry on a currently valid multiple-entry OA visa is permissible at any border. There is no restriction on how long one must remain in Laos before returning, indicating that a quick border run is indeed feasible.
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