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What should I know about crossing the Nong Khai border with a DTV visa for my 180-day stay?

Oct 21, 2025
5 days ago
Looking to do my first 180 days on my DTV visa soon. Planning to cross the border at Nong Khai → Vientiane to activate it.

Has anyone crossed that border recently with a DTV? Were there any issues with immigration officers (either leaving Thailand or re-entering)?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is planning to cross the border from Nong Khai to Vientiane to activate their DTV visa for the first 180 days. They seek advice from others who have recently gone through the crossing with a DTV visa, inquiring about any potential issues faced with immigration officers. Comments suggest that border hopping is common, with one individual expressing they have crossed without issues in the past and recommending staying in Laos for a couple of nights.
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Josh ********
Did you consider extending before deciding to bounce?
Mike *****
Last crossing was last March and going there every year. Next one is December. Also staying Laos couple of days. Never had any issue. Things can change but I won't panic about this border. And to be safe stay a couple of nights.
Anonymous ******************
Most recent one:
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Andi ***********
Threads have posts about border hopping there.