When leaving Thailand on a non-b, at Savannkhet, with the intent to return with a visa exemption, is there a minimum time to wait after passing through the Laos border to return back to Thailand? I had a friend a few months ago say he just went and drank a coffee and came back. Is that safe? Risk of being denied visa exemption if returning too soon?
I've only used one visa exemption and that was 3 years ago. The rest of my time in Thailand had been a non-b.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user inquires about the necessary wait time after exiting Thailand to apply for a visa exemption upon re-entry via the Laos border at Savannakhet. They heard conflicting advice about returning too soon after passing through the border. Community members shared their experiences, indicating that there is no strict time limit for staying in Laos, with one mentioning a very quick turnaround. The discussion raises concerns about the risk of being denied the visa exemption if returning too quickly.