I’m contemplating doing a Border run as my travel plans got scuppered by the WuFlu so I’m staying in thailand longer than I planned. Just wanted to check my understanding on things:
Situation: I entered by air on visa exemption (Aussie passport) and will now leave by land from Laos in late March.
I’ve only had one other border run (tachilek in December) but visited Thailand 5 other times via air.
As I will be staying at Chiang Khong, it makes sense for me to do a border run from there. I have read and think I understand the process for doing the border run (and getting a Laos visa for it) and thereby getting a new thai entry stamp visa exempt for another 30 days.
Even though this means I will have to get another Laos visa for when I eventually leave Thailand, the border run looks like still the best option as I have not got a flight out of Thailand anymore and I understand a flight out would be a requirement for the more simpler option of applying for a 30 day visa at immigration.
Am I sounding like I’ve understood right?! Thanks for any clarification it’s gone a bit mad cancelling flights and plans as borders shut down around China and Hongkong and wanted to check I’ve got at least this bit right ☺️
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is planning to perform a border run to Laos from Chiang Khong to extend their stay in Thailand after initially arriving on a visa exemption. They have done one border run before and are seeking confirmation on the process and requirements involved, particularly about obtaining a new Thai entry stamp for another 30 days. The community comments provide reassurance and additional tips for executing the border run successfully.
