Visa run to Laos, always fine? No problem with TDAC

[DrJack54]

2 minutes ago, anotherfarangishere said:

Could be an idea but agents use a minibus/van? 

So if I understand correctly.

You ask about flight however no intention of using that option stating ......."I asked by curiosity but didn't really think to do it"

 

You ask about border run however rule out agent minivan company....

 

So you are left with one option.

Do the border run alone and be prepared to spend couple nights outside of Thailand.

 

Anything else? 

[Cameroni]

9 minutes ago, anotherfarangishere said:

Could be an idea but agents use a minibus/van? 

 

You can use an agent for safe-entry if you fly. Costs 4500 to 5000.

[Briggsy]

5 minutes ago, anotherfarangishere said:

Seems really pessimist. In 2025 I stayed only 3 months in Thailand with a visa + 30 jours extension.

It is only 7th May!

 

But up to you.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KALhynXxKp0

[Cameroni]

4 minutes ago, anotherfarangishere said:

Seems really pessimist. In 2025 I stayed only 3 months in Thailand with a visa + 30 jours extension.

My plan is to stay 9 months in Thailand so the next time I'll use airport safe service. 

 

No, it's not pessimist, it's realist. Tourist visa is often useless if you stayed a long time in Thailand prior to its issuance. 7 months is a long time.

 

Safe entry with an agent is the only safe option.

 

Not using a mini-van is stotal nonsense, but up to you.

[anotherfarangishere]

8 minutes ago, Cameroni said:

 

You can use an agent for safe-entry if you fly. Costs 4500 to 5000.

For Ranong? There is an airport but it's in Thailand so I should pass the border Thailand/Myanmar by land, not in Bangkok airport.

BTW, is Friendly Thai Visa Services the only safe-entry service (or the only serious one)?

[BrandonJT]

14 minutes ago, anotherfarangishere said:

BTW, is Friendly Thai Visa Services the only safe-entry service (or the only serious one)?

No, Thai Visa Centre also offers the safe-entry service.

https://asq.in.th/thailand-fasttrack

That is a link they've shared before to get a quote from them.

 

[anotherfarangishere]

4 minutes ago, BrandonJT said:

No, Thai Visa Centre also offers the safe-entry service.

https://asq.in.th/thailand-fasttrack

That is a link they've shared before to get a quote from them.

 

Thank you. Did you use them? The link is a little bit "strange", it doesn't open a full web page to present their service and quickly ask you to upload your Passport Information Page.

This service belongs to asq.th or ask.th belongs to Thai Visa Centre?

[DrJack54]

Post from @thai006

 

"I've use this service last week to enter Thailand  with many visa exemption and they let me in  about 20 second" 

https://www.facebook.com/share/1FizuBRMxL/ 

 

OP, if you plan to enter Thailand visa exempt via air best deal directly with agent such as this link posted. 

[Cameroni]

1 hour ago, anotherfarangishere said:

For Ranong? There is an airport but it's in Thailand so I should pass the border Thailand/Myanmar by land, not in Bangkok airport.

BTW, is Friendly Thai Visa Services the only safe-entry service (or the only serious one)?

 

For entry into Bangkok.

 

DM me if you want the best safe entry service in Thailand I'll put you in touch.

[Rob Browder]

11 hours ago, Briggsy said:

You would be better to use an agency to facilitate your re-entry. It looks like you are based in Bangkok. There are options but they do include mini buses, which you stated you do not like. You could possibly meet them at the border travelling by yourself. This is usually negotiable.

Do This, if you don't want the nauseating 5AM Van ride (I don't blame you).  Just call them and make arrangements.  

Then, go the day before, using your chosen transport, and stay at a hotel near the border.  The next morning, you get up at a normal time, meet the van near the border - pre-arranged with them - likely a nearby restaurant, where you can wait with your coffee.  Do the crossing and return, then make your way back via your own chosen-transport.  Win-Win outcome.

[anotherfarangishere]

True, it could be a possibility. From Bangkok, all agencies use Ranong these days ? Or are some using Aranyaprathet ? Or... ? 

[Caldera]

9 hours ago, anotherfarangishere said:

Thank you. Did you use them? The link is a little bit "strange", it doesn't open a full web page to present their service and quickly ask you to upload your Passport Information Page.

This service belongs to asq.th or ask.th belongs to Thai Visa Centre?

 

That website definitely belongs to Thai Visa Centre and works just as you'd expect from them.

 

Let's give them @ThaiVisaCentre a chance to confirm it themselves. 

[KhaoHom]

What's preventing you from spending a few nts in Lao ??????? Even Vientiane could kill two days. I never understood the need to rush back here. Probably a gf can trust farther than can toss her. Lao only has Laotian food 🤣 No Sunday carvery 555

[BrandonJT]

10 hours ago, anotherfarangishere said:

Thank you. Did you use them? The link is a little bit "strange", it doesn't open a full web page to present their service and quickly ask you to upload your Passport Information Page.

This service belongs to asq.th or ask.th belongs to Thai Visa Centre?

They basically have to have your passport information in order to quote you the price, since they have to check with their contacts at the airport with your information to see if you have any red flags associated that would change the pricing.