Hi all! I've been in Thailand for 8 months on a tourist visa + multiple COVID extensions, and I'd like to go to Laos to apply for a new tourist visa at the Thai embassy and then come back a few days later. I'm concerned about the possibility of being turned away at the border when I try to come back in because I've already been here awhile. Therefore, my question is this:

Does anyone know if the Friendship Bridge border crossing (north of Udon Thani and Nong Khai) is known for being particularly strict or lenient about this stuff? Anyone else who has stayed a long time have recent experiences of being allowed back in (or not) at that crossing? Thank you :)