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What is the process for a DTV visa border bounce to Laos by train?

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Mar 4, 2025

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Has anyone experienced a DTV visa border bounce to Laos by train? I’d really appreciate it if you could share your experience, as this is my first time extending my DTV visa.

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A user seeks advice on extending a DTV visa by crossing the border to Laos by train for the first time. A community member responds with details about the train service to Khamsavath station in Vientiane and suggests spending some time there before returning.

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The train goes all the way to Khamsavath station in Vientiane now, once daily from Bangkok and separately, from Udon Thani.

Just spend a night or two in Vientiane and then return.

Easy peasy.

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