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How does a 180-day border bounce in Thailand work and what do I need to prepare?
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I did my 180 day border bounce to Laos from Chiang Mai. Stayed in Luang Prabang for the weekend and rentered Chiang Mai earlier today. Easy. No problem. Just make sure to have the address to where you're staying in Thailand when you go the immigration officer.
I did my 180 day border bounce to Laos from Chiang Mai. Stayed in Luang Prabang for the weekend and rentered Chiang Mai earlier today. Easy. No problem. Just make sure to have the address to where you're staying in Thailand when you go the immigration officer.
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A user shares their experience doing a 180-day border bounce to Laos from Chiang Mai, noting that it was easy and without problems. They advise fellow travelers to have the address of their accommodation in Thailand ready for immigration officials. Comments clarify the distinction between a border bounce and a visa run, and mention the requirement of providing an address as part of the TDAC application.
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Pete *******
You did a border bounce, not a visa run.
Tapan ********
Address in Thailand is a part of the TDAC application.
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