@John ******

Cambodia is different and you're misunderstanding the difference between visa exempt and visa on arrival.

@John ******

No, not for Laos. You get in on a visa exempt or apply for a visa at the consulate or embassy if you're an ASEAN citizen.

@Zay ************

For Laos, I very much doubt it...there's a specific agreement that pertains to Burmese nationals.

@John ******

No, it's not. Myanmar is different. Don't make such assumptions...

@John ******

Not an option....

@Zay ************

Essentially, as long as it's not Thailand it should be OK. Just make sure that they don't call you for an interview first. If they do...immediately return to the country of application. Basically, try to stay in the country of application until they approve you...only leave if you're having visa issues there.

@Zay ************

You can go to a third country in the meantime...say you're in Cambodia and you can't get approval in time, head for Vietnam or Laos to wait things out.

Anonymous participant 845 It might be...because maybe you are about to overstay a visa in that country and no extensions are possible. HOWEVER, there is usually no issue in going to a third country, as long as it's not Thailand.

@Dave ********

Except many airports don't accept boarding passes on your phone. Even if you have one, they'll print a paper one for you at check-in. Entitlement doesn't get you very far here. Invest in a printer and print out the documents you need. It's not that hard. Only TDAC doesn't need to be printed.

ThoughtfulLychee5096 They're following the WEF playbook. Many neighboring countries have added a similar system to TDAC...however, unlike Thailand, every single one of these countries exempts permanent residents and sometimes, other types of long term residents from needing to apply.

Thailand has no exemptions for any foreigners except for those traveling on short term border passes without a passport, which means nationals of 4 neighboring countries. As soon as they use a passport, they too need to apply for TDAC.

Malaysia by contrast exempts Singaporeans and vice versa. Taiwan exempts long term visa holders. Singapore does too.