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

Border Run Laos DTV Visa Visa Requirements Nong Khai Visa on Arrival TDAC

Oct 16, 2025

5 days ago

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

ORIGINAL POSTER

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.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

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.

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Brad ********

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.

4 days ago

Tod *********

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

4 days ago

Conor ***********

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

4 days ago

Wannikea *********

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

5 days ago

Toni *******

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

5 days ago

Nana ****

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

5 days ago

Gary ******

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

5 days ago

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

ORIGINAL POSTER

Okay thank you. This is helpful. You mean the QR from the Evisa on your phone?

5 days ago

Gary ******

Anonymous participant yes its a screenshot of my evisa page and i always keep relevant info on hand in case of problems.

Again, just leave for a day or two and come back. Just do your 90 day reporting so you don’t give them a reason to stop you

5 days ago

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

ORIGINAL POSTER

I can't stay for a night because of work. Do you think that's an issue? And ty for the tip I'll make sure I bring it.

5 days ago

Robin *********

Anonymer Teilnehmer If you work on a DTV in Thailand you might get into trouble from that, but not from the border run

5 days ago

John **********

Anonymous participant you're a digital nomad, you should be able to work from anywhere

5 days ago

James ********