Because I only have 1 Thai staff, rest is Burmese so not possible.

I had some visa issues and only have a 3 month single entry now. So Jim said extend work permit 2 months before expiry and come back to get a 1-year ME.

Shit. Jim told me it's possible. Then I'll have to get a 3month single entry again I guess...

Also available at land borders. I think around 30$ but it seems to be depending on nationality as well.

Yes. Only these countries are visa exempt in Laos:

As there are no more direct flights from Samui, it's pretty shit. I went with the night train to Padang Besar last time and then onwards to Butterworth.

Works well for the way there but the way back has inconvenient times so I flew Penang-KL-Surat Thani to get back the same day. Cheaper than flights to Phuket and Samui.

There are some visa run agencies with very comfortable mini vans with wifi and power sockets on Samui it seems but I'm not a fan of buses in general so no experience with that. Only Songserm and that's THE HORROR!

Absolutely Penang. Super easy. If you need an agent,

@Jim **************

is a legend!

60 day extensions? Is this outdated?

A 6 month setv does not exist. Can you please clarify what visa you have or post a picture? There is only a 6 month metv and a 60 day setv.

Sometimes you don't want to lose your visa but still need to leave the country.