i just finished a contract and my non b (i've been living here on non B for years)is expiring on the 30th, i want to come back on a tourist visa for a while, take it easy and enjoy thailand before i start a new job. Im thinking about going to Vientiane soon and apply for a tourist visa there, what do i need to know, and how long would it take?
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The user is looking to transition from a Non-B visa, which is expiring soon, to a tourist visa while enjoying Thailand. They plan to travel to Vientiane to apply for the tourist visa. Key points discussed include obtaining a 60-day visa exemption if leaving Thailand for a week, the requirement of canceled work permits and extensions upon contract end, and the ease of applying for a visa online in Vientiane.