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What was your experience with re-entering Thailand from Laos at Chiang Khong?

Thai Border Crossing DTV Visa Visa Regulations Immigration Experience Chiang Khong Visa Exempt Entries Border Runs

Aug 1, 2025

23 days ago

Anonymous *************

ORIGINAL POSTER

Sorry about the anonymous post I don't usually do it but don't want a certain person bugging me. Done my second entry today at chiang khong and it was smooth asf. Leaving laos he said you only stayed one night but I had my print out to hand and (laminated with dtv print out on one side and soft power document on the other side.a smile and through in 2 mins max. On the thai side exactly the same but took a bit longer as the lady was interested about my cycle touring as I was entering with my touring bike.took about 3 mins max. Showed my dtv but she just passed it back to be with a โคกดีและปลอดภัยเดินทาง.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user shares their smooth experience crossing the Thai border at Chiang Khong with a DTV visa, noting a quick process both entering Laos and returning to Thailand. They mention having the correct documentation and the ease of interaction with immigration officials. Comments reflect on different border crossing experiences, visa regulations concerning overnight stays, and humorous anecdotes about other travelers. Overall, the thread illustrates both personal experiences and community advice on visa regulations.

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Anonymous *************

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Oh and another thing,there was a yank trying g to get back to chiang khong,but he had no kip and 5 baht to his name and he wanted to pay the bus ticket by bank transfer.they obviously said no and he kicked off big time,effing and jeffing but did didn't get on the bus. He had no luggage and couldn't understand why he couldn't pay for the bus ticket by bank transfer!! Amused me!

22 days ago

Anonymous *************

ORIGINAL POSTER

Just thought id mentioned it was straightforward and sad painless. Thet were more interested in my mode of transport rather than than anything else.

23 days ago

Bang *****

I had family death and flew to Vietnam after entering Thailand for two weeks with DTV. I came back into Thailand without any questions. I then left to another country for businesses a month later. I came back into Thailand without any questions.

23 days ago

Steve *******

You can block people on Facebook.

Congratulations on your smooth entry.

23 days ago

Toni *******

Which border you crossed? I had my first run at ban pakkad cambodian border, it was 15mins and i was back in my car heading back home, no questions asked. Now I have to go different border and Im thinking of vientiane during a road trip to north

23 days ago

Toni *****

@Toni ******

Vientiane was smooth as butter almost 2 weeks ago. I stayed 3 nights there thought, no questions asked lao/thai side and 180 days stamped.

23 days ago

Toni *******

@Toni ****

im planning 1minute stay 😆 have some business in chiang mai chiang rai and kamphaeng phet, taking a sidetrip :)

23 days ago

Toni *****

@Toni ******

try your luck then, i dont remembet which border points had that 2night stay requirement, or is it gone already.. 💁

22 days ago

Toni *******

@Toni ****

it is/was vientiane border but it said visa runs, not border runs.

22 days ago

Toni *****

@Toni ******

yeah you are right 👍

22 days ago

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Toni *****

Andi ***********

Why would someone bug you for entering as per the norm ?

23 days ago

Anonymous ******************

@Andi **********

Because that border crossing normally wants you to spend 2 nights in Laos before allowing you to return to Thailand

23 days ago

Luit *****************

Anonieme deelnemer 307 For spending 2 nights out of the country it does not give any legal ground, also not when entering on visa exempt, but since it is up to IO to deide about entering the country, you cannot do anything about it when they refuse entry.

22 days ago

Brandon ************

Anonymous participant 307 Only if doing a visa exempt entry (no visa)

23 days ago

Andi ***********

Anonymous participant 307 ok, i see what you mean..

23 days ago

Kenny *****

Anonymous participant 307 not applicable for DTV holders as its multiple entry visa.

23 days ago

Greg ********

@Kenny ****