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57 minutes ago, Tony125 said:

But he can extend the VE for another 30 days at immigration. He can get 2 VE entries by land border (not flying ) each calendar year without worrying about being denied entry and deported back to where he flew in from.

Just heard from a friend that he got refused a SETV at Vientiane after his ED visa was up. So VE seems to be the way. Getting an extension at immigration after that is still not a given but you guys seem to be quite positive about it.

20 minutes ago, LiamB80 said:

You don’t need to go all the way to Laos for the border run. Myanmar is closer to BKK. Minibus leaves in morning and you’ll be back in BKK by 3-4pm. 

Ok thanks, looking into it. I guess overland is more sure than flying in and out right? Or can i just fly to say Hanoi and get an exemption on my way back without raising eyrbrows at DMK?

16 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Why would you obtain setv, when you can obtain ve entry. Personally I would fly to udon spend couple days relax and border bounce friendship bridge. 

 

Yes, I have been confused as to why people were opting for SETV instead of exemption.

I am staying in Bangkok. I have not used anything except my ED visa this year.

How Is exemption better than getting an SETV at the embassy in Vientiane?

I am nearing the end of my ED visa and want to extend my stay until the new year.

Whats te best option for me to extend my stay:

Another ED visa for another language?

A SETV or VISA exemption in LAOS?