@Bart *************

He already has a METV. The point, however, is that the Lao land border has been closed on both sides for a period, and people have been advised to enter Thailand through an airport. That really shouldn’t be difficult to grasp.

@Bart *************

The logic is a border crossing or an entry via an airport from Laos on an METV.

@Honza *******

It will most likely be completely fine. I have a friend who was recently refused entry when arriving from Laos and was told to get a flight ticket and enter Thailand via an airport instead.

@Steven ********

People are refused entry all the time, but there are no formal guidelines that limit travellers to only two exempt entries per year. Everything is subject to the discretion of the immigration officer and the total amount of time you have previously spent in Thailand. There are reports of individuals being admitted for a third and even fourth time this week without any questions.

@Nongnuch *******

All right, we will have to wait and see until this is clarified through actual practice. Two consecutive visa-exempt entries, regardless of whether you arrive by air or by land, appear to be acceptable. However, as I understand it, extensions are reserved for entries by air only — although I certainly hope you turn out to be correct.

@Daniela *****

Correct regarding visa exemption, but you’re only entitled to extensions if you arrive by air.

@Tod ********

Yes, of course, but what I meant is that the solution itself is, from a technical and system-level perspective, more or less a hybrid setup where you formally apply for a visa but are stamped directly in on a stay permit. Naturally, under the same conditions as those who enter on a visa.

The formal general requirement is that the amount must have been in the account for at least three months before you can apply. I have no overview of consulates that do not follow this according to the guidelines, but in general there is consistent feedback that applying for a DTV in Ho Chi Minh City is quite straightforward

@Terry **************

It is most likely just a "hybrid solution" that has emerged to address a need, and you are stamped directly in on a stay permit.

The consulate in HK don’t accept applications from foreigners visiting HK. He can’t apply in HK unless he’s got a current legal residence. He doesn’t have to go back to uk, but can apply in a nearby country.