@Pete ******

That's not true. It depends on the office. Some give 2 years, some 5 years.

YES if you already have a 5 year Thai license.

@Henrik ****

Unlikely and not a big deal. It's not a competition to get past immigration. You're not going to win any awards for doing so and no one cares.

Also immigration processing these days doesn't take nearly as long as it once did. Everything has improved in terms of efficiency.

@Andi **********

You should always point out your visa or checkin will normally check your passport for your visa prior to asking for a ticket out anyway.

I'm in a group with let's just say "important" people responsible for 2 of the 7 international border crossings with Cambodia and also have connections with a Cambodian customs agent. If any one of these people are informed as to when it will reopen (I think they'll be given a heads up a few days before the general public) then I will be the first to know.

So with a 1 week trip to Vietnam no issues but perhaps do the same with your Laos trip? Spend a few days in Tha Khaek, do the loop etc. Lots to see and do, you can easily spend a week there, just in Khammouane province and not get bored.

@Kevon *******

There was a risk the Thai embassy and consulate General in Cambodia would close, but that risk has disappeared now I think. Hopefully, Thai and Cambodian ambassadors will soon be able to return to their posts.

Anonymous participant 567 I tried replying but the AI didn't accept my post. Not sure why. Maybe because I used the word "s o l d i e r". Anyway, to me it looks likely that a border reopening is coming up in a few weeks to a couple of months. The situation appears to be stabilizing. Hard to say for sure though and many Thais are hoping it will be permanently closed but let's just say that what they want is unlikely to happen.

No issues either way but I would suggest spending at least one night outside of the country. Looks a bit better to immigration even if generally not required.

Anonymous participant Yes and I suggest applying for the business e visa for that purpose. Aka an E category visa. While I barely use it myself, but Cambodian banks also allow you to scan pay in Thailand (except for local bank accounts) and you'll receive a visa or MasterCard debit card for in store or online purchases too.