@Nikki ********

Before deciding, do go to immigration for more information.

Are you a parent of the original post's author?

There's no indication of how long she's been in LOS on an Ed visa, is there?

How much longer does she(or the original post's author) hope to remain in LOS?

In any case, one may attempt a border bounce, but best to avoid PoiPet.

Laos is generally easier at the moment.

Naturally, one's individual history with immigration will be the major factor; at the sole discretion of the officer one is in front of.

For any border bounce------->>>

Best to have the 3 proofs:

hotel booking for a few days

onward travel reservation within 45 days

20,000 thb or equivalent in $ £ € in CASH is needed.

YMMV

TIT

Do save the printout of the Evisa for if/when you want to extend your stay another 30 days in country because the immigration office will likely ask for a copy. 😉

YMMV

@Nishant ***********

Nothing is permanent.

TIT 555

There's no such thing as a 45 day tourist visa for anyone. It's a visa exempt entry. 🙃 Each visa exempt entry may only be extended once. Cost of 1900 thb at residing immigration office.

As always, one is always at the discretion of the officer in front of you.

@Kool ******

And therefore the fees charged allow for the loan, rather than actually having one's own 800 k in the bank?

Fascinating.

Thank you

Cheers 🍺

@Kool ******

In the abstract, I can surmise how this as such falls under a loan loophole, so to speak... could you please explain further?

Cheers 🍺

Generally speaking, a Thai citizen is usually able to obtain a passport relatively quickly.

YMMV

TR Visa holder at Chaengwattana



Visa exempt entry at IT Laksi

Onward ticket