For easy land border runs from Bangkok, travelers often recommend Cambodia, specifically avoiding the Poipet border due to its complications. Agencies frequently offer trips for a quick border run to Cambodia, allowing for a same-day trip. Alternatively, the sleeper train to Malaysia is noted as a hassle-free option, especially for EU passport holders. Another option is the night train to Vientiane, Laos, which recently opened its borders with a 15-day visa-free stay for certain European nationalities. Travelers should also be cautious about entry limits into countries for visa-exempt travelers.
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Poi pet was so easy. We took a train from Bangkok then a bus from the border to siem reap. We stayed in Cambodia for a month then came back to Bangkok. We also have taken the train to Malaysia and really love that too
From 1 July 2024, travelers from eight European countries can enjoy visa-free entry to Laos. Under the new policy, passport holders from Austria, Spain, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Greece do not need to apply for a visa on arrival in Laos. These nationalities will instead be granted a visa waiver, allowing them to stay for up to 15 days. The new policy, announced by Laos' Ministry of Public Security, aims to simplify the entry process and make Laos a more accessible destination for European explorers.
normally 2 times per year you can enter visa exempt at a land border. But there's been a report today about someone being told that limit is now gone with the 60 day visa exempt and they did their 3rd entry for the year.
The old 63 country list did not include all EU country passports but my point is there is no EU passport, the new 93 list includes countries not "the EU"