What are the implications of canceling a work permit and applying for a tourist visa in Laos before returning to Thailand?

@Ronald *********

I think it's just up to the mood of the person taking the application. I had two people from the same country with the exact same thai travel history in their passports apply for a tourist visa in Savannakhet one right after the other. The first person was not asked for ANYTHING, and the second person was asked for proof of funds and onward travel. :O

@Tod ********

is it official that its not required or maybe just like our case sheer luck?

@Ronald *********

now don't be like that, I'm stating that Savannakhet CAN ask for exactly what I mentioned as far as the proof ofz. That you weren't asked is good, BUT that is not the same as saying no one will ever be asked.

The group is set up to give people the information so they can go prepared and not come off the rails at a consulate. Right now the ONLY consulate in S/E Asia where they do NOT ask for any of the proof ofz is the one in Vientiane.

I just did mine days back thus laid the facts, several other foreigners were with me as well and no proof was required, everyone prefers Savan than Vientiane.

Its not about being right or wrong its just about sharing what one knows, its all out of the will to help others but if this is how its taken then I'll just give the floor then

@Tod ********

, thanks

@Ronald *********

You are incorrect, it's NOT better in Savannakhet because they ask for proof of 20K baht in a bank account, proof of onward travel and sometimes a hotel booking whereas Vientiane does not.

CM?

@Bebe ******

just near embassy there is a bank, you can change there

Sorry mate, I said its better in savanaket, 9am entry time but be there 8:20 because of the line

Residences just near the consulate for 400 baht

Recommended to use Kip than baht for local travel

@Bebe ******

pinoy here

@Ronald *********

ENGLISH so everyone can participate :/