Sorry about the anonymous post I don't usually do it but don't want a certain person bugging me. Done my second entry today at chiang khong and it was smooth asf. Leaving laos he said you only stayed one night but I had my print out to hand and (laminated with dtv print out on one side and soft power document on the other side.a smile and through in 2 mins max. On the thai side exactly the same but took a bit longer as the lady was interested about my cycle touring as I was entering with my touring bike.took about 3 mins max. Showed my dtv but she just passed it back to be with a โคกดีและปลอดภัยเดินทาง.

With the visa extension, after 12 months where do you guys choose to boarder cross curious if entry is easier in some places thank others? I really wouldnt want to stay away overnight if possible as I’ll have a cat at home who’s struggles being solo.

DIY Visa run to Chiang Khong/Huay Xai

I drove from Chiang Mai to Chiang Khong via Chiang Rai (298km), planned to stay a night and do the border in the morning.

During the evening at the bar a lady was asking me about my visa run, saying I need to stay for two days ect. I explained my visa situation and she called a family member who works as a immigration officer and checked with him if it's possible to return the same day. He said yes completely fine.

They did say however NOT to tell Laos immigration that you are returning the same day, as they will try charge you extra.

Anyway got my VOA for Laos. The process there for this has improved a lot since the last time I was at the border. Just bring USD.

Walked into Laos and U-Turned straight back to Thailand and had no problem.

Thai IO was super chill, I gave him my printed E-Visa, he asked a few questions about my address ect that he could see in the system from the TDAC, and he was curious about my online work. Stamped in back to thailand no problem.

Drove back to Chiang Mai via Phayao 312km. 1021 -> 120 Road. HIGHLY recommend this road, I haven't been impressed by Thailands landscape like this in a long time!

Hi there!

It’s my first time leaving Thailand on DTV. Can I go and comeback in the same day? Or maybe 1 day later? Anyone has done that ?

If I’m currently in Thailand and need to leave after 6 months being on a DTV.

- Do I have to stay abroad for a certain number of days, or can I leave and return on the same day?

Sorry to be anonymous but any reason to think we can’t do a same day border bounce at Chiang Khong?

I came into Thailand this past Monday via Giant Ibis (American with US Passport) and got 'stamped in' by Thai Immigration at Poipet on my passport. If I fly out of BKK to Cambodia will I also get 'stamped out'?

The reason I am asking is that I had heard/read that with new scanner technology they no longer use actual stamps. I am afraid of creating a scenario where future border crossongs (i.e. into Laos) won't see any Thai Immigration stamp and refuse me entry. That has actually happened recently to someone on another FB group.

THANKS for any help!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION for Everyone Planning a Visa or Border Run to Cambodia:

Due to ongoing political border disputes between Cambodia and Thailand, the borders between the two countries have been closed to tourists since yesterday (see attached document).

However, border and visa runs to other neighboring countries such as Laos, Malaysia, etc., are still possible.

If you need to do a visa or border run soon, you are welcome to get more information and book the service directly at Easy ABC Language School, or by email at: info@easy-abc-th.com.

can I leave the border and come back straight away on a DTV visa? Can I cross the border with Cambodia?

With the recent troubles between Cambodia and Thailand.

Is it effect visa runs and border crossing ?