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What are the recent experiences and document requirements for re-entering Thailand from Laos by land?

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Aug 19, 2025

8 months ago

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Could people share their experiences recently re-entering from Laos by Land? Any documents asked? Thank u:)

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The post seeks to gather recent experiences regarding re-entering Thailand from Laos by land, particularly focusing on the documentation required for this crossing. Comments indicate that there were no issues reported with same-day returns, and one commenter inquires if the original poster is seeking a new 180-day stamp through a border bounce.

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There was a post yesterday, no problems coming back same day

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Are you planning to do a BORDER BOUNCE to get a NEW 180 day stamp ?

Are you now in Thailand?

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