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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
9 months ago
Farang ******
ORIGINAL POSTERBorder 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?
Edit: Netherlands (Europe) passport holder
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?
Edit: Netherlands (Europe) passport holder
TLDR : Answer Summary
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.
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.
Jo **********
take a flight
Farang ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jo *********
to Laos?Reply to
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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.
Farang ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stephen ******
my last one is almost 2 years ago. What documents do you mean?Stephen *******
@Farang *****
onward travel flight homeReply to
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Lauren *******
Do Myanmar?
Farang ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Lauren ******
yes? Need a visa to enter ? And howmany days need to stay?Max *************
@Farang *****
Doing it in Laos is imo much smoother compared to catching a plane to Myanmar and the need of a visa.Reply to
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Richard ***********
Get ready for trouble
Farang ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Richard **********
why?Richard ***********
@Farang *****
Laos border runs beginning to be a nightmareFarang ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Richard **********
can you explain me why it is like that?Richard ***********
@Farang *****
because they are clamping down on Visa runsGraham ******
@Richard **********
not visa runs, border bounces may require a stay of a couple nights at some bordersReply to
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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.
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.
Farang ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Graham *****
yes you are right Netherlands paspoortReply to
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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.
John *******
Might as well go back home if u do not have the money.
Farang ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@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.Richard ***********
@John ******
another one lost in the dreamEuan ********
@John ******
🏆🏆 pathetic comment of the day award 🏆🏆Sam *********
@Euan *******
Maybe he is back home, too? He no money? He not funny? He go home? Make friend with bunny?John *******
@Euan *******
Thanks.Sam *********
@John ******
Maybe you back home, too? You no money? You not funny? Yugo home? Make friend with bunny?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'.
Sam *********
@Richard **********
Maybe he is back home, too? He no money? He not funny? He go home? Make friend with bunny?Reply to
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Tonino *****
@John ******
Are you frustated about something going on in in your life, so you get it over strangers on social media, you old geezer?! 🤔Sam *********
@Tonino ****
. Maybe he is back home, too? He no money? He not funny? He go home? Make friend with bunny?Reply to
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Julie **********
@John ******
the OP was just asking a simple question. Your comments are neither helpful nor necessary.Sam *********
@Julie *********
Maybe he is back home, too? He no money? He not funny? He go home? Make friend with bunny?John *******
@Julie *********
I replied go home which is very helpful.Reply to
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David ********
@John ******
are you ok?Sam *********
@David *******
. Maybe he is back home, too? He no money? He not funny? He go home? Make friend with bunny?Reply to
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David *********
@John ******
bit harsh there champSam *********
@David ********
Maybe he is back home, too? He no money? He not funny? He go home? Make friend with bunny?David *********
@Sam ********
wankerReply to
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John *******
Plus hotel room and food.
Pete ********
Visa Laos 1900thb stay 2 ..3 days return
Pete ********
Yes e visa
Farang ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Pete *******
I can "make" a visa there? Same as Cambodia?Reply to
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