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What Are the Current Border Re-Entry Rules for Expats in Thailand?

Visa RegulationsChong ChomRe-Entry Rules
Mar 18, 2020
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If anyone is going to Chong Chom to border bounce - the immigration officer said that you can leave Thailand, but only re enter by air.

Guess I'm going to Laos tonight.

Three of us went to the border 2 UK passport holders and an Australian passport holder.
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An expat shared their experience at the Chong Chom border, detailing that they were informed by an immigration officer that one can leave Thailand but must re-enter by air. This is particularly relevant for those planning to border bounce to a neighboring country like Laos. There were additional comments discussing visa extensions amid travel restrictions due to the virus, suggesting contacting consulates for special requests.
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What happens when my 30 day extension runs out on April 9th if I can't fly to Europe. Can I keep extending my Visa?
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You can contact your consulate and request them to issue a letter to the Thai immigration requesting for an additional 30 day extension because you can not travel because of the virus. I *believe* only Italy is the only European country issuing that letter for now.

The rule of thumb is, if you can fly home, you won't get that letter.
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Immigration officer .
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Who are "they"?
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@Benjamin *****
 edited thanks.
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Just leaving Chong Chom. Cambodian border.
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 Chong Mek is open
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Where are you?
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