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Will I face any issues returning to Thailand with a 60-day visa exemption after visiting Laos?

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hi - in december 2024 i returned to australia to live permamently for medical reasons - previously i had retirement visa which expires on 21 september 2025 which i will not renew - i plan to visit vientiane laosvon 19 september to visit a friemd and return to thailand via nong khai immigration on 26 september and get 60 dsy visa exemption before i return to oz - anyone see any problem with this - cheers9

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The user plans to return to Australia permanently but intends to visit Laos and re-enter Thailand through Nong Khai for a 60-day visa exemption. A comment suggests that they are unlikely to face issues if they have proof of onward travel back to Australia.

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unlikely you'll have an issue comin' in on the 26th from the Nong Khai land border. You said you'll return to Oz when you do, so you'll have proof of onward travel even if they question you.

I'd wager you'll be fine, just have proof that you're going back to Australia within the 60 days you'll get stamped in for when you cross, if they're going to ask for anything it'll be that.

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