Seeking Agency for Smooth Crossing from Savannakhet to Mukdahan

[singtho]

Hello everyone,

I've been in Thailand for six months in 2024. So far, I've entered the country three times: twice by air and once via the Friendship Bridge II (Savannakhet-Mukdahan).

I’m currently in Laos and would like to enter Thailand again soon through Savannakhet to Mukdahan to meet my girlfriend, who lives in Mukdahan.

Does anyone know of an agency or service that can assist with crossing the bridge and making the process smooth, preferably at a reasonable price?

For context, I hold an EU passport, age under 50.

Thank you in advance for your help!

Edited 4 hours ago by singtho
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[Caldera]

Do you have any reason to believe that you won't be able to enter smoothly there on your own?

 

You could ask one of the visa run companies that offer trips to Savannakhet if they can assist. 

[singtho]

I just want to be on the safe side. There’s no reason I should be refused entry, but I’d like to ensure there are no issues. I’ve never had problems before, but I’d prefer to work with an agent who can make the process easier for me. I’ll likely be crossing the border frequently in 2025 to visit my girlfriend, and I’m happy to pay $50–100 per entry for peace of mind.

I love Laos and Vietnam, but my girlfriend has a business in Mukdahan and can’t travel much, so it’s more practical for me to visit her. From 2021 to 2023, I lived in Hua Hin on a Non-B visa. Over that time and the past year, I’ve always entered Thailand through Bangkok or Chiang Mai flights without any trouble.

I’ve contacted a few visa run agencies in Bangkok to see if they could arrange for someone to meet me at the bridge. While they initially agreed, I haven’t heard back from them. This could be due to the high season, or perhaps I just need to wait a bit longer. I don’t want to be too pushy.

Thank you again for your reply and your willingness to assist.

[DrJack54]

39 minutes ago, singtho said:

I just want to be on the safe side.

You are over thinking things (imo)

Can understand concern if doing a border bounce from Thailand to Laos border. A minivan agent good for that.

However you are already in Laos so just rock up

 

[Bvor]

2 hours ago, singtho said:

I've been in Thailand for six months in 2024. So far, I've entered the country three times: twice by air and once via the Friendship Bridge II (Savannakhet-Mukdahan).

 

54 minutes ago, singtho said:

From 2021 to 2023, I lived in Hua Hin on a Non-B visa.

 

54 minutes ago, singtho said:

There’s no reason I should be refused entry

Hmmm..........and more again in 2025 - looks like agent required to be "sure". IO maybe thinking you live in Thailand.

[Upnotover]

For your frequent visits next year I'd get a METV.  Laos joins the e-visa program at the end of this year so ought to be easy enough.  And I'd try to get the same for Laos to avoid multiple visa on arrivals (unless you're exempt or already have something in place.