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What are the visa requirements and duration for a border run from Thailand to Laos?

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Jul 24, 2025
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Farang ******
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Border run question.

I need one, before I did go to Cambodia 3 years ago. But that's not possible at this moment.

I stay in buriram so it probably gonna be Laos.

My question is: howlong do I have to stay there? And do I have to pay there for a visa? And howmuch?

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The user is seeking information regarding a border run to Laos from Buriram, Thailand, mentioning their prior experience in Cambodia. They inquire about the duration of the stay required in Laos, the visa fees, and whether they would need to pay for accommodation and food. Community responses indicate that the Laos visa costs around 1700-1900 THB and advise a stay of 2-3 days is common. Some users mention an agency can facilitate the visa run, while others warn that border crossing regulations are tightening, necessitating proper documentation.
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Steve *******
Fly to Kuala Lumpur for the weekend and enjoy a nice trip instead of sitting in a van for 2 days.
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Shaughn ***********
The border run companys are currently doing 1 day trips minivan to Laos for 5500 for westerner which includes visa for Laos. May be additional 1000 if you have extensive history in Thailand.
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Jo **********
take a flight
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Farang ******
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@Jo *********
 to Laos?
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Stephen *******
1700 baht for Laos visa can come straight back if you don't have history of border runs but thay are getting strict there so be prepared with all documents to hand.
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Farang ******
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@Stephen ******
 my last one is almost 2 years ago. What documents do you mean?
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Stephen *******
@Farang *****
 onward travel flight home
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Lauren *******
Do Myanmar?
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Farang ******
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@Lauren ******
 yes? Need a visa to enter ? And howmany days need to stay?
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@Farang *****
 Doing it in Laos is imo much smoother compared to catching a plane to Myanmar and the need of a visa.
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Richard ***********
Get ready for trouble
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Farang ******
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@Richard **********
 why?
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Richard ***********
@Farang *****
 Laos border runs beginning to be a nightmare
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Farang ******
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@Richard **********
 can you explain me why it is like that?
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Richard ***********
@Farang *****
 because they are clamping down on Visa runs
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Graham ******
@Richard **********
 not visa runs, border bounces may require a stay of a couple nights at some borders
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Max *************
You can also use an agency.They will take care of everything and you're in and out of Laos in no time same day.
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Graham ******
Different border crossings have different requirements regarding time spent outside before re-entry and the Laos visa question depends upon what passport you hold so more information required.
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Farang ******
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@Graham *****
 yes you are right Netherlands paspoort
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Christopher ********
Fun to get the day trip to Malaysia too ... I did the 2 flights same day or go and stay the night at penang about the same price about 150 -180 if you plan in advance.
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John *******
Might as well go back home if u do not have the money.
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Farang ******
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@John ******
 No money? My ed visa is gonna expire. I don't see the connection? Did I asked for money? I am from the Netherlands even with no job they have to take care of you financially.
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Richard ***********
@John ******
 another one lost in the dream
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Euan ********
@John ******
 🏆🏆 pathetic comment of the day award 🏆🏆
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Sam *********
@Euan *******
 Maybe he is back home, too? He no money? He not funny? He go home? Make friend with bunny?
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John *******
@Euan *******
 Thanks.
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Sam *********
@John ******
 Maybe you back home, too? You no money? You not funny? Yugo home? Make friend with bunny?
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Sam *********
C'mon John. Got nuthin? Not even milk? I'll tell ya'bro', and make it ez for ya' .. You can drag your cigar through 9 miles of broken glass just to touch the last bumper of a 3 trailer semi-truck train that's haulin' away my single used prophylactic device for a ticket away to anywhere, even to my hot mum's place. And if you swallow real nice I'll let you listen to my massive gaseous cloud of flatulence over a ta-312/pt field phone while you're at mum's place trimming her grass. She'll even give you a couple quid for a subscription to Miss Manners. I hope that wasn't too harsh for ya'.
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@Richard **********
 Maybe he is back home, too? He no money? He not funny? He go home? Make friend with bunny?
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@John ******
 Are you frustated about something going on in in your life, so you get it over strangers on social media, you old geezer?! 🤔
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@Tonino ****
. Maybe he is back home, too? He no money? He not funny? He go home? Make friend with bunny?
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Julie **********
@John ******
 the OP was just asking a simple question. Your comments are neither helpful nor necessary.
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@Julie *********
 Maybe he is back home, too? He no money? He not funny? He go home? Make friend with bunny?
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John *******
@Julie *********
 I replied go home which is very helpful.
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@John ******
 are you ok?
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@David *******
. Maybe he is back home, too? He no money? He not funny? He go home? Make friend with bunny?
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David *********
@John ******
 bit harsh there champ
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@David ********
 Maybe he is back home, too? He no money? He not funny? He go home? Make friend with bunny?
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David *********
@Sam ********
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John *******
Plus hotel room and food.
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Pete ********
Visa Laos 1900thb stay 2 ..3 days return
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Pete ********
Yes e visa
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Farang ******
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@Pete *******
 I can "make" a visa there? Same as Cambodia?
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