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Apr 27, 2026
4 days ago
Mo ******
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Hello everyone, wish you all good

i want to ask is there anybody did border run from chiang saen to laos and comeback in the same day?

my visa will expire in 4.29th i am planning go to chiang saen to do the visa run , i have been done it one year before, i don’t know if there are some change , please let me know if you have experience on this recently , thank you very much
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Jan 7, 2026
4 months ago
Hello everyone, does anyone know or can recommend a service that provides same-day visa-exempt border runs at Chiang Saen or Chiang Khong?

Thank you very much.
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Jan 3, 2025
a year ago
Gorgon *****
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Is it now possible to do a border bounce at Friendship BridgeIV (Huayxay Bokeo Thailand) on the same day? I realize this is often asked, but uncertain of current regulations...

I have made this run several times from Chaing Rai earlier last year, but have heard that later there was a mandatory 2 day stay on Laos side at some of the entry points.
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Nov 20, 2024
a year ago
Bbc *********
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Visa run at chiang khong need to overnight a day but wanna know how about Chiang Saen , thanks
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Sep 7, 2024
2 years ago
Recently someone mentioned from August 2024 when you do a visa run to Laos you must stay 2 nights and are not allowed to come back same day even on a “O” visa.

Anyone here with recent experience?

Thank you in advance
7 comments
Aug 26, 2024
2 years ago
JD ********
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Anyone planning border run this week from CM? Im told that rules Changed this weekend and now need to stay overnight in Laos, which border is best/easiest?

I’m due by Friday, but probably go Thurs. anyone else maybe travel together as always easier & safer👍🏼

came in on 30 day + 1extension, but have not gotten a 60 day… over 1 yr. Since I’ve been here… exploring DTV but need more time…

Please be respectful

Advice/ suggestions please 🙏🏼
4 comments
Aug 25, 2024
2 years ago
Tod *********
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Attention ALL Members

Issues at the land border crossings with Lao in Chiang Rai province (Chiang Saen/SEZ and Chiang Khong/Huay Xai)

I deleted the last post :O as now getting new information from the border run companies

BOTH land borders in Chiang Rai province are requiring people stay out of thailand Chiang Saen says overnight and Chiang Khong says 2 nights out

They are saying it's an order from the immigration dept :/

Sorry to have posted sketchy info. This is the latest we have. If you're up in the Northwest of Thailand and need to bounce you should plan on being IN Lao a day or two.

At this time NO other land borders are are affected...
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Aug 23, 2024
2 years ago
I have just read rumors that at Laos land borders (Chiang Sean & Chiang Khong) they are currently enforcing a minimum two nights stay for a border bounce. Another made up “rule”? A Pai visa run agency reported so. Not sure if true. Just giving a heads-up. Any recent first hand experiences?
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