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What should I know about re-entering Thailand after visiting Laos regarding onward flights and visa cash requirements?

May 22, 2025
22 days ago
Just a couple of quick notes as I'm just back from Laos. Been many times before covid flying one way and was never asked to show anything. But this time my paranoia made me book an onward flight. Good things as I was asked during check in with Lao Airlines at Swampy. They also asked to see cash enough for the visa. 1700 baht lol.

As I was sat in Laos preparing to attempt my Thai re entry, I started to look at the TDAC thingy. In general, I think it works quite well. What frustrated me was the country selectors (there are two on the way towards submission.) They're an absolute mess! Country codes makes no sense, countries doesn't seem to be in any semblance of order, auto suggestion if you just start with like "D" didn't seem to work. So I would suggest starting a few days before intended arrival.

Oh, and Beerlao + pizza at Tyson remains as tasty as always (shame about Bor Pen Yang, though).

Cheers!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A traveler shares their recent experience re-entering Thailand from Laos, highlighting the requirement to show proof of onward flights and sufficient cash for the visa upon check-in. They express frustration with the TDAC system's country selector, suggesting travelers prepare several days in advance. The post also humorously mentions enjoying local food and drink.
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Judy *******
UK is listed as GBR : BRITISH - same as on the 90 day on-line report
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@Judy ******
That's nationality. That selector is easier as it's sensibly sorted.

The problems I had was with the country selectors.
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it's GBR on UK passports
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@Judy ******
that's the normal way on most forms because there are other GB places we have citizens.
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