Hi, I asked similar question before so sorry for asking again but just wanted some advice. I have an Indian passport. I was planning to do a visa run at the end of my 30 day exemption+30 day extension through the Nong Khai border but recently came across something called as a border bounce but not sure what are the advantages/disadvantages. Considering that I have already flown to Thailand multiple times in the last year(spent 4.5 months cumulatively last year), what would be the best choice for me? I am not interested in a visa agency because they are too expensive and it sounds rather uncomfortable being crammed in a van for 10 hours+.
1 - Go to Laos for an hour or so and come back to Thailand(Nong khai border) under the 30 day visa exemption.
2 - Spend a night in Laos and come back to Thailand(nong khai border) under the 30 day visa exemption.
3 - Go to the Thai embassy in Laos and get a 60 day tourist visa and come back through the nong khai border. This would mean that I would need to spend atleast 2-3 days in Laos waiting for this visa. I have booked an appointment already just to be safe.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking advice on the best visa run options for an Indian passport holder planning to travel from Thailand to Laos. They are considering three options for re-entering Thailand after their 30-day exemption period: a quick border bounce (day trip), spending a night in Laos, or obtaining a 60-day tourist visa from the Thai embassy in Laos. They also mention their prior travels to Thailand and express concerns about using a visa agency. Community comments provide insights on the visa exemption rules and potential issues with multiple entries.
