Chong Mek border bounce - Any one done this bounce lately?

[MUU BAH]

Am interested to learn if anyone has recently done this as a same day border bounce? ( during December 2024 )

 

With recent reports at the Nong Khai Thai side requesting at least a one night Laos overnight stay....

 

Would be great to know if this has hit at Chong Mek as of yet?

[DrJack54]

12 minutes ago, MUU BAH said:

Would be great to know if this has hit at Chong Mek as of yet?

You did a report in November of that crossing. 

Month later this thread? 

[MUU BAH]

2 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

You did a report in November of that crossing. 

Month later this thread? 

Yep.  Exactly.

 

Things appear to have already changed 'up the line' within the last month...

 

before that it was Chiang Khong started the same.  guess it may only be a matter of time.

wishing to keep tabs on events! 🙂

[DrJack54]

3 minutes ago, MUU BAH said:

wishing to keep tabs on events!

From your "other" current thread hour ago you stated....

"I was planning on a 30 Extension of stay this week then after 30 days apply for a further 60 day Extension based on being married to a Thai."

 

So even without the 30 day extension to visa exempt (Nov) with a 60 to visit wife you are covered for next 3 months. Umm

[MUU BAH]

2 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

From your "other" current thread hour ago you stated....

"I was planning on a 30 Extension of stay this week then after 30 days apply for a further 60 day Extension based on being married to a Thai."

 

So even without the 30 day extension to visa exempt (Nov) with a 60 to visit wife you are covered for next 3 months. Umm

Yep. sure am.

However you have just assumed this info is for me....

and that i may be asking on behalf of somebody else..

I would just let people ask what they want for their reasons!

[DrJack54]

9 minutes ago, MUU BAH said:

However you have just assumed this info is for me....

Well suggest you make things clear in the future. 

Saves time for those trying to assist. 

[Everything Picture]

Feb Update:  I was in and out within 30 minutes yesterday.  No demand of 2.5k for immediate return and no requirement of stay in Laos.

[DrJack54]

37 minutes ago, Everything Picture said:

Feb Update:  I was in and out within 30 minutes yesterday.

Didn't use border run agent? 

Good result 

[Everything Picture]

Did not.  Drove my car.  Parked in front of the stalls on the side in front of the big building.  A couple of cars were clamped as they were in the middle (you'll know what I mean if you go) and there are signs saying don't park there between 09:00-16:00.

No fingerprints.  2000 baht or $40 at Laos side. Friendly IOs on both sides.