"Border bounce" is a common phrase on here, what exactly does it mean? I appreciate land borders are currently closed but when they were open did this involve getting a visa to enter maybe Laos or Cambodia or just leaving Thailand, turning around and returning?
Is it not necessary to enter the other country?
Thanks.
TLDR : Answer Summary
'Border bounce' refers to the practice of leaving Thailand, crossing into a neighboring country (like Laos or Cambodia), and then returning to Thailand, often to reset a visa allowance. This typically involves entering the other country legally, sometimes requiring a visa on arrival or a day pass. It's commonly done to activate a new entry on a multiple entry visa or to obtain a visa exempt stamp, and a stay overnight in the other country is generally not required for re-entry into Thailand.
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