@John *******

You can hire a car without an IDP. Some companies say that you need an IDP if your licence isn’t in English.

@Wayne ********

Sounds like a good way of life.

@Wayne ********

You are bringing money into the country. I’m sure they like that!

Yes, I’ve heard of others too. But none of them were working. I think it makes a difference.

@Wayne ********

Very nice if it works😊

@Wayne ********

And they are never stopped?

@Muey *******

So, they can’t get Lao citizenship or passports?

@John ********

On my last 3 trips my onward ticket has been checked, including the dates. I guess it just depends on how thoroughly the airline checks.

The only issue I see is the very unlikely event that you don’t get the 30 day extension. It’s at the discretion of the immigration office. But, as I said, it’s very unlikely.

@Muey *******

What country are they citizens of? Get the passport for that country.

You don’t need to make the trip to Cambodia. You will get 60 days visa exemption on arrival and can extend it by 30 days at an immigration office.

Also be aware that the airline can ask to see your exit ticket out of Thailand and it has to be within the first 60 days. Immigration, of course, have the same right.

If the car you are planning to drive is a rental car, you may find there are restrictions about taking it out of the country.