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What is the current status of the Lao border and entry requirements to re-enter Thailand?

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Apr 28, 2022

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Would love to nick up to Vientiane for a weekend, anyone have any idea about the status of A. The Lao border B. What it would take to regain entry into Thailand

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Currently, all land borders to Laos are closed, and entry is only permitted as part of a package tour group. When re-entering Thailand, travelers must meet all entry requirements, including obtaining a Thai Pass. There are also potential changes in rules from the Laos government that may align with updates in Thailand.

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I have read in a Laos related group that the government internally agreed on adopting new rules very similar to the one that will be effective on May 1 in Thailand. Next week we shall see if it is true or not.

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please post in here when you find out?

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said you can only enter as part of a tour group. With regards to re-entering Thailand, you'd need to meet all of the entry requirements in place including getting a Thai Pass.

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All land borders to Laos are closed.

You can only enter Laos as part of a package tour group.

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