I'm at the Ban Laem crossing now and it's open, I'll find out soon if they'll let me in. I've bounced before at Nong Khai on my Argentinian passport but I can see how it may be different here.
They crossed at the Ban Pakard border crossing? I just was there and was told it was closed. But they also said the Thai provincial government could close one crossing and keep others open.
Thank you for your response. I started doing border bounces at Nong Khai because it involves less time on the road; I get car sick and long bus/van rides also seem dangerous. And I bought the plane tickets a few weeks ago. But in this situation your suggestion makes sense.