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 🙏🏼

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...

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?

The Thai Laos border of Chiang Khong is open also in the late evening right ?

Hello everyone,

I am doing a border run tomorrow from Chiang Mai to Chiang Khong with Min Kanthaya, to renew my visa.

Feel free to contact me if you want to join

Hi all.. I'm planning to enter Thailand via Chiang Khong border crossing from Laos with my gf. I am an EU passport holder and she is an Indian passport holder. Can we get the 30 day free visa at the border? Do we need to apply for it online or just turn up at the border? Thanks 🙏

Hello, is the Mae Sai border open to foreigners to exit Thailand and re-enter?

Not sure haven't been there for many years. Do you absolutely need USD for the Lao visa at Chiang Khong? Border bounce only!

Thanks 🙏

Not a particularly useful anecdote- but maybe helpful to someone.

Just left the office in Chiang Khong trying to get a marriage recorded. While we sat at the window the dude changed his story repeatedly. The essence was "only the office chief can stamp foreigner marriages" at one point he mumbled something about due to the proximity of Laos. He also said the chief was upstairs in a meeting and then changed the story to he was in Bangkok until Wednesday. He also showed us a stack of near 20 sets of documents that he alleged were foreigner marriage packages awaiting review. He advised us to go to the office in Chiang Rai- which we had done and they told us to go to Chiang Khong. I am embarrassed for everyone involved including myself.

Anyone been to Laos border run recently? Chiang Saen or Chiang Khong more easier and efficient? Apart from passport, must have documents?

My friend is French and thinking driving there, also maybe explore Laos for a day.

Many thanks 🙏