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Is it okay to do a same-day border bounce to Laos for a DTV extension, or should I stay longer?

Feb 13, 2026
3 months ago
Min *******
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My dtv 6 months is over. Is okay to go at Laos border and return in the same date, or is better to stay in a foreign country some days before going back?
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The original question inquires about the feasibility of going to the Laos border and returning on the same day to renew a DTV visa after six months. Comments suggest that while it can be done (as one user reported no issues after a two-day stay in Laos), others raised concerns about specific border usability and the necessity of possibly staying overnight. Additionally, there's a reminder to complete the TDAC on the way back into Thailand.
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)

WARNING: Only trust Thai government websites with .go.th domains or Thai agent websites with .co.th or .in.th domains, as these require verified Thai registration and cannot be registered anonymously.

The official TDAC form is available at tdac.immigration.go.th, which uses the official .go.th government domain.

The services by AGENTS CO., LTD. does NOT charge any fees for arrivals within 72 hours. If you need to book more than 72 hours in advance, there is a service fee of $8.

Do not trust other sites pretending to be a trustworthy agency. Pay attention to delivery time - the service operated by AGENTS CO., LTD. has 1 minute delivery time for arrivals within 72 hours.

Don't fall for sites pretending to be agents.co.th or the official government tdac.immigration.go.th website. Always double-check the exact domain in your browser.

Scam services may take days to process your application, others may not even do anything. With these TDAC scam services you also need to worry about double charges.

Please watch out for TDAC misinformation spread by fugitive Jesse Nickles and his many fake accounts on Quora, TripAdvisor, Reddit, and other platforms.

TRUSTED TDAC LINKS:

Official Government TDAC Form: tdac.immigration.go.th
Official TDAC form by AGENTS
Official TDAC information page by AGENTS (tdac.in.th)

James ********
As the OP posted this same question minutes ago on the DTV forum, she's obviously not happy with the answer the OP wants to see and hear.

Again...for whatever reason, you failed to say where you are in Thailand and what your passport nation is.. we tried ๐Ÿค—

Good Luck ๐Ÿ€

I am closing comments.
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James ********
Where are you living in Thailand that you want to do a BORDER BOUNCE to get a new DTV 180 Day stamp in your passport?
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Sean ******
I did, but spent 2 days, just a few days off work. Entrance to laos and return to thailand was simple and easy, no hassle, no drama. Don't forget you need to do the tdac on the way back.
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Tod *********
What Lao border do you think you're going to cross and come back the same day from because Nong Khai is NOT a user friendly border even if you have a valid visa

you MIGHT get out/back at Chiang Khlong, or Chiang Saen (in Chiang Rai province) OR Mukdahan/Savannakhet maybe even that new friendship bridge crossing in Bueng Kan province

I am doubtful you would get out/back at Nong Khai.. All you can do is try,

AND

if you have to stay out overnight or a number of days, they'll tell you when you stamp out of thailand
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