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I did a week + in Lao and still was sent to secondary inspection. It would be nice if there was a way to make the entry smoother. The government decided to crack down on visa runners using this border. Thai immigration's view is that if you want to stay in thailand long term then you need work visa, marriage visa, or elite visa otherwise go home

Which border is recommended between Sadao or Wang Prachan for smooth entry. If I have to pay a "fixer" to get me in with a visa exempt stamp that's fine, but how much would that cost? I won't be doing it with a visa run company, I'll be going alone from Penang or KL. I have been to Padang Besar before and don't think there are any 'fixers' at that checkpoint.