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What are the current border crossing rules for re-entering Thailand after a 90-day stay?

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Feb 6, 2025

17 days ago

Pietro *************

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After 90 days in Thailand, I have to leave the Chiang Kong border and go to Laos... it seems that you have to go back to Thai customs after two days (48 hours) at least, to be able to return to Thailand.. Is all this true...?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The responses confirm that there is a general expectation for travelers doing a border run from Thailand to Laos to stay for at least 48 hours before re-entering Thailand. Several users shared their experiences, indicating that this is becoming a common rule at border points like Chiang Kong, although experiences may vary based on individual circumstances and the specific border crossing used.

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No...

16 days ago

Mark ********

No you could just get a proper visa....

16 days ago

Bent *************

Not true

17 days ago

Liam ***********

Maybe if you have Visa exempt for 60 days and then extend it for 30 and then do a border Crossing and then come back two days later it looks like you may be abusing the system, if you intend on staying more than 90 days surely you should get the visa to fitin the first place

17 days ago

Andrew ********

That's what happened to me too and I was told to fly back to Thailand not cross at a border.

It's getting harder to comply.

17 days ago

Brian *********

Did one in Jan no issues at all 3rd friend bridge NP hey ho / rules are different everywhere

17 days ago

Lynnette *******

Or you can go somewhere else, or home, as a tourist to Thailand they don't want you trying to live for 6 months without a visa.

Then return.

17 days ago

Tom *******

@Lynnette ******

good idea

17 days ago

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Tom *******

Alex *********

Yes, I went to the border recently to do a one day turn around visa trip and was told I had to stay for 2 days minimum. I was given the same piece of paper below

17 days ago

Brandon ************

Yes, this is what they've been handing to people doing a border bounce there.

17 days ago

Benjamin *********

@Brandon ***********

#2 seems like a strange requirement as many people will continue travelling to other countries rather than "return to the country of origin".

17 days ago

Brandon ************

@Benjamin ********

This is because these land borders are being used by people trying to live in Thailand without a long-term visa, so they are trying to put a stop to it. Many reports of things like requiring not only a plane ticket back to your country of passport, but also proof of payment for said ticket.

17 days ago

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Brandon ************

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Can I extend my stay in Thailand by exiting to Laos and returning after a 60-day visa plus extension?

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