Can anyone tell me if there have been any issues reported for re-entering at Nong Khai on DTV? As I understand they've got stricter there in the past year or so and now especially with the just announced limits on extensions for exempt etc.

Been in Thailand 1 year on DTV, after being back in my home country for 2 months and prior to that was here for 6 months on a METV. Was planning on just staying 2 nights and then coming back so does fit the profile of a border run if they're scrutinising that.

✅ Successful Border Bounce – Nong Khai ↔️ Vientiane

Did a border bounce today! Crossed the bridge from Nong Khai, went through Lao immigration, waited on the other side for about an hour and a half, then came back into Thailand. Got stamped back in without a single question from immigration. Super smooth process!

Hi, have just arrived in Thailand, I have non o visa from London 800k in kasikorn bank been sitting 7 months, my bank branch is in pattaya, but I will be applying for 12 months extension in nongkhai immigration, will kasikorn in nongkhai be helpful and give me bank statement I need for visa tia

Looking to do my first 180 days on my DTV visa soon. Planning to cross the border at Nong Khai → Vientiane to activate it.

Has anyone crossed that border recently with a DTV? Were there any issues with immigration officers (either leaving Thailand or re-entering)?

I'm doing my first border run to Laos on Friday most likely to Nong Khai on DTV. Will I face any issue going right in and coming back? Do I need a hotel booking?

Can anyone recommend a border run agency that operates strictly at that border? I won't need a ride to the border I just wanted help when I get there. I understand it may not be necessary but it would give me peace of mind.

Yesterday experienced a challenge crossing the land border at Nong Khai using the TDAC. I live in Nong Khai and had visited Laos for the day. The TDAC insist on me filling out when I will leave Thailand and is a required field. Finally was directed by immigration to a booth where a young lady quickly filled it out on her phone and handed me the acceptance code to enter Thailand. (Well worth the 20 THB.) Is there a work around for this issue?

Has anyone crossed the border by train from Vientiane to Nong Khai?

I will be in Vientiane for a couple days next week and booked a train back to Bangkok. Seen some travelers do this on YouTube and figured I’d give it a try.

I know some anonymous posters were not allowed to cross over from Laos on foot. Just wondering what the process is like.

I’m assuming it will be a smooth process of showing them my visa and getting my stamp lol

My six month is almost up and im gonna head to Laos for the border run. Can I just book a couple nights in Udon Thani, cross the border same day, and come back to Thailand? Or should I stay in Laos 1-2 days and then come back?

I want to move to Nong Khai, Thailand with a DTV, using the medical treatment - soft power option. It has very been difficult to get good information. I've contacted the hospital in Nong Khai but is there a better first step?

Hi everyone,

I’m currently on a DTV visa, and my boyfriend is here on a student visa. My 6-month stamp is expiring on August 13, so we’re looking into doing a border bounce, and I’d love some advice based on recent experiences.

These are the options we’re considering:

– Nong Khai (Laos) – Has anyone on a DTV visa done a border run there recently? Is it still straightforward?

– Cambodia by car – We have a car and were thinking of driving to Siem Reap, but I heard there might be land border closures. Is this still possible right now?

– Flying to Vietnam (Da Nang) – This might be the backup plan if land routes aren’t an option.

If anyone has done one of these recently or has any updates—especially about Cambodia—I’d really appreciate the help. Just trying to plan ahead before my stamp expires. Thanks so much 💛