Hi everyone,

this group has helped me a lot in the past, so I’m hoping for your advice again 😊

I arrived in Thailand with a German passport in mid-November 2025. I then extended my visa for another 30 days mid of January 2026 at Chiang Mai Immigration. In about 10 days my current stay/visa will expire, but my flight back to Germany is at the end of March.

I’d prefer not to do a long visa run trip because I really enjoy staying here in Chiang Mai. While looking into options, I came across visa border run services to Laos. According to them, it’s a one-day trip and a new 60-day stay is guaranteed.

Does anyone here have experience with these services, and are they legit?

Also, could this cause any issues when re-entering Thailand later this year (around December, maybe January next year), since my last stay would have included a quick border crossing?

I really appreciate any insights or advice. Thanks in advance 🙏

Is same-day Laos border run still available for DTV, or do you have to spend 1 night in Laos? (Have DTV Visa)

Has anyone done a border run to Laos from Pattaya for a new DTV stamp? Also open to trusted agencies in Bangkok.

Had a wild ride on my last flight out and want to try a border run. Any suggestions for fair agencies, that don’t overcharge for DTV, would be appreciated. Fine with sightseeing in Laos for a couple days.

Please, no miserable commenters. You’re in Thailand. Cheer up!

Guys, I want to stay in thai for 2 months. 1 month currently is free for Indians. 1 more month - can I renew in immigration or go to Laos and come back?

Or do I need to apply a 2 month visa from Delhi only?

I am an INDIAN national.

Thanks :)

Hello,

I am currently on a student Thai language visa. I got a new job so I'm planning to go to savannakhet to get a nonB work visa then come back. I know I need to cancel my current visa before I leave and set the dates accordingly, so I will do that before I go to Laos (it is a legit Thai language visa, so I have proof I am a student there).

I've been in Thailand since July, so about 8/9 months. Originally entered with tourist visa issued in my home country (Canada, and then converted to a student Thai language visa with Payap uni in CM)

This is still allowed at Savannakhet right? Even coming from a student visa?

The school is doing the paperwork for the application. Do I need any bank statements or anything out of the ordinary to get this done. Anything else I should bring?

I can cross over to Laos on a Sunday to be at Thai embassy early Monday morning?

Thanks everyone in advance 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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 🙏

Greetings,

I am from EURO, Italy.

I am supposed to go to Laos by land at the end of this month (2nd exempt visa expires on the 30th) to apply for a single-entry tourist visa. This is the first time applying for a tourist visa at a Thai embassy in a neighboring country.

As I am, currently, applying for a teaching position at a school in BKK, but I need more time for them to process my docs for a non-B visa, etc.; how can I manage the documents required for the 'single-entry' tourist visa knowing that I will continue staying in Thailand?!

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5. Travel itinerary to and from Thailand and accommodation e.g. plane/train/bus ticket, hotel booking, letter from whom you will be staying with and a signed copy of his/her ID

How did you guys manage point no. 5?

Also, the trip from BKK to Laos, accommodation, etc

If there is anyone who has any recent personal experience, please, message me in Messenger.

Otherwise, if it is too much of a hassle to get through it by myself, I may have to opt to travel there with a visa company.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

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We were told by Thai immigration at Chaing Khong that if my Filipino girlfriend went out of Thailand at the end of a one year education visa that she would not be given normal visa on entry