Will I face any issues crossing the border to Laos for a DTV border run?

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I'm doing my first border run to Laos on Friday most likely to Nong Khai on DTV. Will I face any issue going right in and coming back? Do I need a hotel booking?

Can anyone recommend a border run agency that operates strictly at that border? I won't need a ride to the border I just wanted help when I get there. I understand it may not be necessary but it would give me peace of mind.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is preparing for a border run to Nong Khai, Laos, and inquires about potential issues when exiting and re-entering Thailand with a DTV. Commenters reassure the user that there should be no major problems, advising to complete the TDAC online before returning. Some suggest staying in Laos for a night for relaxation, while others confirm the need for a visa on arrival for Laos. No hotel booking appears to be mandatory according to the discussions.

Brad ******** · Answer

If you paid for your visa in laos, make it a couple days trip. Cool area with some good food. Make a stop at the casino even.

Tod ********* · Answer

You'll get out and right back in on a DTV without much issue at all at Nong Khai,

You'll most likely have to buy a Lao visa on arrival at the crossing (unless you're from a country that gets in to Lao without a visa)

and

as people pointed out don't forget to file the TDAC before you come back to thailand online via the TDAC website

Conor *********** · Answer

With a dtv they will let you in from Nong Khai . They extorted me last week their I didn’t have a dtv regular tourist visa advised me they wouldn’t let me back in had to fly then another fellow came to me and said could drive but would be 7500 . But with a proper visa wouldn’t have an issue up their to get back in

Wannikea ********* · Answer

It's really a nothing burger. Bring $40USD for the Laos visa in perfect condition notes and save yourself about 600 baht.

Toni ******* · Answer

Park your car right side of 711, then cross the street (away from border) and take a bus to Laos. Also tuktuks there that will take you to the bus

Nana **** · Answer

I have a service at Nong Khai checkpoint that can help you go and return in one day.

Gary ****** · Answer

Dude just leave and come back. I’ve made two runs to vietnam with no issues.

Have your TDAC and maybe a visa printout if you want the extra layer of caution.

I’ve used my phone every time with the QR and never get stopped anymore since getting the visa

Kool ******* · Answer

You will have no problems exiting Thailand, and returning immediately with the DTV.

Biff ******* · Answer

TDAC when you come back

DTV_Be******* · Answer

You’re over thinking this way too much

Why not just stay in Vientiane for a night if you’re stressed out

Will I face any issues crossing the border to Laos for a DTV border run?

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