First time entering Thailand on a DTV. Can I use the Laos–Thailand border crossing for entry? Will there be any issues getting the 6 month stamp?

Could people share their experiences recently re-entering from Laos by Land? Any documents asked? Thank u:)

DTV 6 month update - Laos border - August 2025:

Edit to add info: US passport holders on remote worker DTV

We had a successful same-day visa update on our own (no agency) by driving to Chiang Khong, parking at the vehicle checkpoint, and then taking the Friendship Bus over to Houayxay and back.

Immigration in Laos (Houayxay) tried to push us to stay for a few nights in Laos, saying that Thailand wouldn’t let us back in same day. We kindly said we still want to try, as friends (aka posts from this group) said that they had no issue. We had a friendly conversation and he stamped us out, saying we would need to get a new Laos visa if we are turned around by Thailand.

To confirm - no issue on the Thai side!

We’ve previously done a crossing at the Golden Triangle (Van Pak Len), but I would recommend Chiang Khong/Houayxay instead! It was simpler and didn’t feel as sketchy.

Just make sure your USD are pristine 🫧💵 - they will reject any bill with even the smallest mark.

We also encountered the 20B fee to exit Laos immigration - it seemed more official than other postings I’ve seen, giving you a QR code to scan to exit.

Hi I am here on a multiple entry tourist visa valid for 6 months starting 2nd June. I am going to Laos via the friendship bridge for a week and was wondering if I need to apply for a re entry permit at the border.

Thanks

How many nights do you have to stay in Laos to be able to get entry stamp back into Thailand

Has anyone experienced a DTV visa border bounce to Laos by train? I’d really appreciate it if you could share your experience, as this is my first time extending my DTV visa.

Hello,

I have a DTV. I will be in Ubon Ratchatani soon and Laos is just a short drive away.

Is there any issue driving over the border and back to refresh my 180 days?

Thanks 🙏🏼

Currently 30 days in on 60 day tourist stamp..chiang rai immigration seems to be playing long ball on yellow book.. everything provided to district office..no requests for more documents.. chiang rai immigration said they had to send to chiang mai...???flooding chiang rai.. not true for central office chiang rai.. office. ... I want to do the border run to chiang saen .. give myself more time due to immigration playing long ball. I would appreciate.. the latest information on crossing into Laos and back.. thank you for your intelligent responses in advance..

Is it confirmed now that when entering Laos at the Savannakhet checkpoint, leaving Laos the same day at Savannakhet checkpoint is no longer allowed by Laos Immigration? If same day border bounces are no longer allowed, does anyone know how many days must be spent in Loas before being allowed to exit Laos and reenter Thailand at the Mukdahan checkpoint. Just need to know if I need to book a room in Savannakhet.

Need some advice. I will be doing my 2nd border run in Loas tomorrow. I am currently waiting for my paper work to be completed for my non-B visa at a job I just started. Do you guys know once I get my paperwork completed for my non- B visa, do you think I will be able to enter Loas again on land, since I will be getting a different type of visa?