Your visa is still valid at the following roundabout or intersection.

@Brad *****

that option only works with advance eVisa, they don't let you board the bus anymore without it.

Can you DM me the contacts for the facilitating lady?

@Ned *******

because Thailand is importing these goods. Virtually no domestic production of gas&coal. That's why elevated world market price increases hit Thailand also. Also the government used to subsidize the electricity rates for a long time. But they ran out of spending money recently, that's why a combination of full-rates plus inflated production cost led to the strong jump in just 1 month.

@Ned *******

it must be nice to live in your own oblivious world. However, factual data shows 85% of Thailand's electricity are generated by gas and coal, the very commodities that have risen massively in recent months.

Have you heard of a guy named "Putin"?

@Steve ******

I think so, too. That's why I included the E-Visa in my list of documents and expenses

@Henrik *************

that's true, I came prepared but didn't need any of my copies and photos. That's why I did not complain, kinda service fee in my mind.

@Hakim ***********

thanks for the suggestion, it's an option. However, as the price of Laotian E-Visa and Thai immigration fee are the same, I save myself 1 trip to the border if I do it like outlined. And also, the number of border bounces are limited to 2 or 3 per year, so I'd keep that ace up my sleeve for later.

@Stuart ********

Courteous and fast service requires an occasional break time 😅. I was happy with the smooth processing, so I didn't insist.