Is the Ban Huak border crossing a viable option for obtaining a 90-day stamp?

Thailand border crossings 90-day visa stamps Ban Huak border Phayao Thailand-Laos border visa requirements international crossings

Jul 7, 2019

5 years ago

Charlie *********

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Hi gang,

Is this a viable border crossing for 90day stamps? Google maps directed me this way and it says there is a crossing but I don't recall ever seeing anyone talk about it. It's convenient for me as the fam live in Phayao.

Cheers

Thailand-Laos Border Ban Huak

Phu Sang, Phu Sang District, Phayao 56110

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The Ban Huak border crossing is not currently a viable option for obtaining a 90-day visa stamp, as it is not classified as an international border crossing and only local residents are permitted to cross. Alternatives like the Chiang Khong border crossing may be more suitable for expats seeking to renew or obtain their visas.

Robert *******

As the answer is there, I wish the OP safe travels.

5 years ago

David **********

The Huak crossing is not full international on the Laos side yet. So it is not possible.

5 years ago

Charlie *********

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From he who knows such things! Thanks

@David *********

:-)

5 years ago

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Charlie *********

Tod *********

Found this on a travel forum from May this year;

"Quick answers to your questions Ban Huak, Phu Sang is still not international and cannot enter or exit, Chiang Khong should not be a problem crossing in or out is no issue"

5 years ago

Tony ********

Wow blast from the past..I remember using a raft to do the crossing at Chiang khong 20 odd years ago. Easier days..

5 years ago

Terry **********

correct i asked about this as also live Phayao... Chiang Khong is no problem

5 years ago

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Terry **********

Tod *********

From what I can see googling around in thai, at this time ONLY local residents are currently allowed to travel across the border to Laos.

5 years ago

Tod *********

Remember there are a LOT of border crossings in thialand and not everyone will let foreigners bounce out and back in at them. Some are just for thais and locals from the neighboring country to use.

This one I do not know about

5 years ago

Charlie *********

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But it's a boring ride from here to Mae sai, through Chiang Rai and boring industrial roads. Efficient, but not really much fun.

5 years ago

Charlie *********

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@Fred ******

Google says 2.44, Mae sai from here 2.57

5 years ago

Fred *******

Did you think about Huay Xai border ? is it far from where you are ?

5 years ago

Charlie *********

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@Tod ********

if no-one has the answer I'll check it out myself next time I visit fam and I'm on my bike. Google says only 1h44 from Phayao which would be great for me.

5 years ago

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Charlie *********

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