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What should I expect when re-entering Bangkok after a border run to Vietnam or Laos?

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Aug 31, 2025

2 days ago

Viktor *****

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My next border run is coming up. Planning to fly to Vietnam for a week. What's your current experience re-entering to Bangkok? Were you asked for documents or confirmation of your bank balance? 

An alternative would be to cross the border into Laos at Nakhon Phanom. Does anyone have experience with this?

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The conversation discusses experiences and advice regarding border runs from Thailand to Vietnam and Laos. Users share that re-entering Bangkok after a brief stay in Vietnam was uneventful and did not require any specific documentation related to bank balances. One participant suggests that spending at least one night outside of Thailand could improve perceptions at immigration. Additional recommendations include exploring Laos as a viable alternative, highlighting the attractions and experiences available in regions like Khammouane.

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Sean *******

I spent 3 days in Vietnam in March and re entered no questions asked.

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Paul *******

So with a 1 week trip to Vietnam no issues but perhaps do the same with your Laos trip? Spend a few days in Tha Khaek, do the loop etc. Lots to see and do, you can easily spend a week there, just in Khammouane province and not get bored.

2 days ago

Paul *******

No issues either way but I would suggest spending at least one night outside of the country. Looks a bit better to immigration even if generally not required.

2 days ago

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Paul *******

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