I am on a non O visa which I just renewed. I don’t have a multi entry stamp and we are trying to plan a trip to Lao. Can I get a re-entry stamp driving across at Nong Khai or do I need to get it in Khon Kaen immigration where I do my visa stuff? Can I get it based on a date we are planning or do I have to go the day we are leaving?

Hello group members,

Need some advice regarding land border entry for tourism.

Nationality: Indian, eligible for 60 day visa free entry

1. Planning to fly in to BKK, travel to the north for 7 days (Chiang Mai-Chiang Rai) , cross-over to Laos, and take the boat to Luang Prabang, and spend 10 days in Laos.

2. Cross over to Thailand via Nong Khai border (avail visa free entry), travel Nong Khai to BKK , then take the bus from BKK to Siem Reap (Cambodia).

3. Stay in Cambodia for 10 days, crossover again to Thailand from Aranyaprathet, and fly back to India.

Key questions:

1. Is the visa free entry scheme for Indian citizens valid for these 2 border crossings- Nong Khai and Aranyaprathet. I have seen reports of some Indians being denied entry at Nong Khai and asked to fly from Vientiene to Bangkok instead.

2. Is there any restriction on the number of times a person can avail the visa free entry scheme, (i will be entering Thailand 3 times within a period of 30 days, before finally flying back to India)

3. Am i expected face any additional scrutiny or entry denial on account of my nationality, vs say a person from a first world country?

Kindly provide your inputs.

Warm Regards

Shivam S

Hello, I will be doing border run on the 3rd nov approx to Laos, apparently you need to stay for 48 hours now, does anyone have any recommended companies I can book it with or your recent experience? Thanks 😇

Anyone know current situation re border visa exemption Vientiane/ Nong Khai ?

I'm wanting to use the train to Udon Thani from Vientiane but presume I can only use train from Nong Khai and have to get a taxi from Vientiane to the border .

Cheers

Hi.

I'm crossing the border to laos on Thursday from thailand to vientiane. Does anyone knows until what time during the day we can cross?

Also anything I should have with me they might ask for on either side?

Thanks

Hi there, does anyone know if there's an option for getting a Re Entry permit at the Friendship bridge (Nong khai) going from Thailand to Laos?

I will be crossing to Laos by land and need to make sure I can get a Re Entry at the spot. Thanks!

Education Visa Question.

Hi All, I am currently in Vientiane, Laos, and have all the docs (from the school) for my Education Visa appointment on Tuesday. I’m wanting to organise getting back to Chiang Rai.

Has anyone had issues with Education Visa approval through Bangkok BKK Airport?

I think I read on here somewhere DMK airport isn’t a good option for Visa approval?

Or should I just do the 13 hour bus trip from Nong Khai?

Thanks very much!

I have a question, how much time do I need to get from Nong Khai to Vientiane to the Thai consulate? With the crossing of the border. approximately

No taxi, only public transport

Hello Everyone,

I need to exit Thailand mid of this month to do a "visa run". As I am based in Bangkok: what is the most effective / cost effective way to do do so ?

Thank you for your recommendations / advice.

Good day everyone

Does anybody have any latest information / updates regarding border bounce from Nong Khai to Laos ?

Some questions from me that i did not find on the group:

How easy is to make it alone without any agent ?

Is it really prohibited to walk or use your car at the Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge No1 and cross the bridge to Laos ?

Can i simply pass the Laos immigration check point on arrival, then turn around, exit Laos and enter Thailand again? Do they accept it ?

(I did not wish to stay or visit any place in Laos at the moment)

Thai citizens can enter Laos only with Thai ID card or passport is required?

Sorry for the questions, this is my first border bounce ever.

Have a nice day everyone.