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What are the current rules for entering Thailand without a visa, and how does the METV work?

Thailand Entry Visa Rules Visa Exemptions METV (Multiple Entry Tourist Visa)Canadian Expat Experiences Cross-Border Travel

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I crossed into lao ,and right back 2 days ago 

No visa ,no online arrival application .

I.am Canadian 

No problem.at all .

20 baht ,10 min they did the online arrival  it would not let me do it as it only accepts bus. Plane ,train...ride,only accepted address in lao.

As I ride  my motorbike from.chanthaburi to.nong kai and did not want to stay  I had none of that .

Easy ,efficient,not complicated 

I am.on.METV.  which I do.every year to avoid hassles. 

They can, and do ,change the rules. 

I also always have a onward ticket.and 20000.bHt ,always!

 It seems quite simple to.me to just follow there rules .

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The post discusses a recent experience of a Canadian traveler who crossed from Thailand to Laos and back without obtaining a visa or using the online arrival application. The individual mentions using a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) to ease their travel in Thailand. They detail their journey from Chanthaburi to Nong Khai, highlighting the ease of the process and the necessity of adhering to regulations such as holding onward tickets and sufficient funds.

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You said you have no visa then you say you are on METV which is a visa. Confused

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What rule did they change?

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