I have just read rumors that at Laos land borders (Chiang Sean & Chiang Khong) they are currently enforcing a minimum two nights stay for a border bounce. Another made up “rule”? A Pai visa run agency reported so. Not sure if true. Just giving a heads-up. Any recent first hand experiences?
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Recently, there have been rumors about an enforced requirement of a minimum two-night stay for border bounces at the Laos borders, specifically at Chiang Saen and Chiang Khong. Some users have shared their experiences, noting that the requirement seems to be enforced by Thai immigration rather than Laos officials. While some reports confirm the two-night stay, others indicate that border bounces have been completed successfully without this new rule. The discussion highlights differing experiences and anxieties about border crossing regulations, alongside advice on logistics such as transport and accommodation.