Valerio Morini on 2nd October last year Vientiane issued some notice re issue to ED, means actually a in a full year you can apply only once to a ED Visa. A copy is enclosed. AFAIK Duke is no problem, can apply anywhere, why not asked the school.

@Valerio *******

another problem that people tend not to read correctly. The news out of Vientiane was that it became difficult to obtain multiple Tourist Visa and some schools had issues with Non ED. Actually the biggest issue is the limitation of 200 people per day. The big Consulate is virtually empty.

I close comment. This is ridicoulous. First 1 than 2, now up to 4. People wake up. Just do a little home work.....

Legally you can extend every entry on either Tourist Visa or 30 days visa exempt bu anther 30 days, that should give plenty of time to sort you out. Re ED Visa application, in principle no problem as a first timer, however at the moment it appears there is a backlog, expect not less than 3 weeks processing time. I would avoid Singapore, but ask your school they should know best.

If you did not do the 2 border run for this year you could still go to border Chom Jong near Buriram/Khorat to get a quick OUT/IN 30 day entry stamp.

Only Immigration can tell, but from my experience they are hard core.

@Gee *******

, we checked with Embassy there are no new rules.

Why you think you will have a problem ? As long as you prepared to pay for Laos visa you are fine. For the Non O at Thai Consulate it should be OK. Your Non O is based on what ?

as this will become another complain topic about the Royal Thai Embassy Vientiane I will close comments. I send them a message asking to issue an Official Announcement about their policy so people not waste time and money.

I try to get first hand update from people that actual get the visa approved and have picked it up. I try to help a friend, an elderly lady...