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What is the best country for a border bounce from Thailand and is a bounce country visa required?

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Feb 22, 2025

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The best country for a border bounce from Thailand depends on your location in Thailand and your nationality concerning visa requirements. Malaysia is the closest bordering country for traveling via land, while Singapore also offers visa-exempt options for many nationalities if flying. Some expats have reported successful border bounces to Vientiane, Laos, where an e-visa and outbound flight confirmation may be needed.

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Well I have just done Vientiane. Spent two days. Get an e-visa and a hotel near the night food market. They wanted to see my outbound flight.

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Steve *******

It depends where you are in Thailand as to the best border bounce and also what Nationality you are as to whether you'll require a visa or not.

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Brandon ************

The only one that actually borders Thailand will be Malaysia. If you're looking at flying then Singapore also offers visa exempt to many

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