What does the "Exempted from Tourist Visa" stamp on my visa mean for my upcoming travels?

Visa on Arrival Tourist Visa Exemption Travel to Hong Kong Immigration Rules in Thailand Expats in Thailand

Dec 27, 2018

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Hi All, I have been travelling to Thailand pretty much every alternate month this year applying for VOA. However this is the first time I have seen this red stamp "Exempted from Tourist Visa...." on my visa page. I am off to Lao and back to Hong Kong via CM in a few days, and from past experience may need to apply for a VOA to check in for my HK flight. What are your thoughts?

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A user discusses their experiences with applying for a Visa on Arrival (VOA) in Thailand and notices a new red stamp on their visa indicating an exemption from a tourist visa. They seek thoughts on the implications of this stamp for their upcoming travel to Hong Kong after a stop in Laos.

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