The plan was to get my education visa today. I left at Nong Khai and was not allowed into Laos based on a full passport. I have three blank pages (USA passport) but they don't say 'Visa's' like the other pages. It was a hassle to get back into Thailand and they wouldn't give me a new Visa. I am on the final day of my SETV and I already got the 30 day extension. What is the best strategy to keep my Visa good while I get a new passport? Thanks
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The user faced an issue obtaining an education visa because they were denied entry into Laos due to a full passport, despite having three blank pages that were not recognized as 'visa pages'. As their current visa is expiring, they seek advice on how to maintain legal status in Thailand while applying for a new passport. Suggested solutions include seeking an emergency travel document from the US Embassy or considering a border run to a nearby country that doesn’t require a full visa page for entry, such as Myanmar. Several commenters provided their experiences and recommendations regarding passport page requirements and emergency travel options.