Are Cambodian borders still closed or are they now open with van border bounces back to normal? I'm living in Pattaya and nearly 6 months have passed as a DTV holder and it's nearly time for the out & in for the next 6 months. Also, are there any issues recently with returning back the same day or the day after for DTV holders, or are things still fine to do this?

Flight prices are insane now, even to the border countries, geez. Over 10,500 baht to do a flight to Malaysia and back. Cheapest is Phnom Penh at just under 6,000 baht. How is Phnom Penh these days? Would it be safe to fly and travel there and would there be any issues when coming back to Thailand, as a possible denial because you went to Cambodia?

Land borders with Cambodia closed.

Re your other question re same day bounce. Good luck with that..

22 minutes ago, bbi1 said:

How is Phnom Penh these days? Would it be safe to fly and travel there and would there be any issues when coming back to Thailand, as a possible denial because you went to Cambodia?

You added more information.

Let's put it this way... Safe entry services are not including fights to Thailand from Cambodia.

Out of interest for others with DTV what category are you using.

9 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

You added more information.

Let's put it this way... Safe entry services are not including fights to Thailand from Cambodia.

Out of interest for others with DTV what category are you using.

Workcation.

What do you mean by "safe entry services"? Is that where you pay a Fast Track agent to pick you up from the gates on arrival and take you through immigration? Is this even needed for DTV holders for a "safe entry" back into Thailand?

Do DTV Workcation holders need to bring any supporting documentation at the airport on re-entry?

14 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Land borders with Cambodia closed.

Re your other question re same day bounce. Good luck with that..

If someone were to border bounce with a DTV to Laos, Malaysia or Singapore, how many days are they required to stay outside Thailand before re-entering Thailand? I thought DTV holders didn't have a minimum required time outside Thailand before returning.

2 minutes ago, bbi1 said:

Workstation.

If someone were to border bounce with a DTV to Laos, Malaysia or Singapore, how many days are they required to stay outside Thailand before re-entering Thailand? I thought DTV holders didn't have a minimum required time outside Thailand before returning.

In theory no min days out.

You did not disclose DTV category.

Never understand the urgency.

Mini holiday sounds nice.

Saigon would be my go to.

Edit: now I see workstation.

You should have zero issue

i used to buy a train ticket to the border to laos, at pattaya train station, then take a bus to ekkamai and skytrain to train station in bkk,

then head for laos.

the bike taxi in laos is super annoying with their 3x fare compared to pattaya

I got told you needed to stay out at Chiang Saen -> Laos crossing.

Wasn’t there for a border bounce as much as a change of scenery so no big deal.

On a remote worker DTV obtained from home country with no agent involved.

Flown in and out multiple times to DMK, BKK and CNX without a problem but always out 1 week or more and normally visit home country for 6 months a year.

6 hours ago, bbi1 said:

If someone were to border bounce with a DTV to Laos, Malaysia or Singapore, how many days are they required to stay outside Thailand before re-entering Thailand? I thought DTV holders didn't have a minimum required time outside Thailand before returning.

@Tod Daniels posts regarding current border bounce.

Hopefully will post.

Personally I would be taking mini holiday.

Bangkok to Saigon even moreso if you are visa exempt for Vietnam.

13 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

@Tod Daniels posts regarding current border bounce.

Hopefully will post.

Personally I would be taking mini holiday.

Bangkok to Saigon even moreso if you are visa exempt for Vietnam.

How is Danang during early May? Is it rainy at all? I may consider Danang as an option, but to go to Vietnam I need to apply for a visa.

2 minutes ago, bbi1 said:

but to go to Vietnam I need to apply for a visa.

Its eVisa online process time is 4 business days and simple process

Single entry $25.

For short mini holiday you could consider district 1 Saigon.

2 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Its eVisa online process time is 4 business days and simple process

Single entry $25.

For short mini holiday you could consider district 1 Saigon.

I've already been to Saigon, so I'm considering Danang as another possibility.

I also have a Polish passport which apparently gives me 45 days visa exempt. A few years ago I used my main passport (not the Polish passport) to enter Ho Chi Minh with a visa I applied for online, so if I were to switch to using the Polish passport to enter this time, would there be any potential issues?

If I do this, when I'm leaving Vietnam I would present my main passport, not the Polish passport, at the airline check-in desk, as this is where my Thailand DTV eVisa is linked to, correct?

1 minute ago, bbi1 said:

If I do this, when I'm leaving Vietnam I would present my main passport, not the Polish passport, at the airline check-in desk, as this is where my Thailand DTV eVisa is linked to, correct?

Umm, wouldn't do that.

Thinking you could enter Vietnam on polish pp however also exit Vietnam on polish pp.

For the sake of $25 usd I would just use eVisa pp.

For others interested in eVisa for Vietnam I did small report here.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1378740-e-visa-for-vietnam/

1 hour ago, bbi1 said:

If I do this, when I'm leaving Vietnam I would present my main passport, not the Polish passport, at the airline check-in desk, as this is where my Thailand DTV eVisa is linked to, correct?

Just show both passports and your e-visa for Thailand.

16 minutes ago, Liquorice said:

Just show both passports and your e-visa for Thailand.

My understanding (not confident)

He would need to exit Thailand on pp he entered.

Same if entered Vietnam on polish pp.

Would stamp out on polish pp then enter Thailand on other eVisa pp.

However apparently has done it previously so maybe not an issue.

26 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

My understanding (not confident)

He would need to exit Thailand on pp he entered.

Same if entered Vietnam on polish pp.

Would stamp out on polish pp then enter Thailand on other eVisa pp.

However apparently has done it previously so maybe not an issue.

I have an Aussie passport & a Polish Passport. The Aussie passport is my main passport which has the DTV eVisa for Thailand.

To clarify, I would leave Thailand with my Aussie passport but prior to this at the airline check-in counter for the flight to Vietnam I would present my Polish passport, so they know that I can enter visa exempt, because if I presented my Aussie passport the check-in staff would question where is my visa to enter Vietnam.

Then when entering Vietnam I would present my Polish passport.

Exiting Vietnam I would also present Polish passport but prior to this at the at the airline check-in counter for the flight to Thailand I would present my Aussie passport, as this is linked to my DTV eVisa.

Finally, I would enter Thailand with my Aussie passport.

9 minutes ago, bbi1 said:

I have an Aussie passport & a Polish Passport. The Aussie passport is my main passport which has the DTV eVisa for Thailand.

To clarify, I would leave Thailand with my Aussie passport but prior to this at the airline check-in counter for the flight to Vietnam I would present my Polish passport, so they know that I can enter visa exempt, because if I presented my Aussie passport the check-in staff would question where is my visa to enter Vietnam.

Then when entering Vietnam I would present my Polish passport.

Exiting Vietnam I would also present Polish passport but prior to this at the at the airline check-in counter for the flight to Thailand I would present my Aussie passport, as this is linked to my DTV eVisa.

Finally, I would enter Thailand with my Aussie passport.

That's basically exactly what I posted.

My one concen was airline at departure from Thailand wanted to see visa to Vietnam.

So your explanation is very clear.

Repeat process if you opt for Vietnam.

BTW: There are other reasons for simple trip to Saigon.

Such as distance airport to Bui Vien etc.

Since you have a 5 yr DTV a good M.O ongoing would be good idea.

Obviously if land borders to Cambodia open then given you live Pattaya other option open.

Even then proven border run company would be best

16 hours ago, bbi1 said:

I have an Aussie passport & a Polish Passport. The Aussie passport is my main passport which has the DTV eVisa for Thailand.

To clarify, I would leave Thailand with my Aussie passport but prior to this at the airline check-in counter for the flight to Vietnam I would present my Polish passport, so they know that I can enter visa exempt, because if I presented my Aussie passport the check-in staff would question where is my visa to enter Vietnam.

Then when entering Vietnam I would present my Polish passport.

Exiting Vietnam I would also present Polish passport but prior to this at the at the airline check-in counter for the flight to Thailand I would present my Aussie passport, as this is linked to my DTV eVisa.

Finally, I would enter Thailand with my Aussie passport.

Your Aussie/Polish passport situation is the same as my luuk khrung kids going to uk:

Suvarnabhumi Airline desk on departure - show British passport (right of entry)

Suvarnabhumi Immigration desk on departure - show Thai passport, get stamped out

Uk Immigration on arrival - show British passport

Uk airport Airline desk on departure - show Thai passport (right of entry)

Uk airport Immigration on departure - show British passport

Suvarnabhumi Immigration desk on arrival - show Thai passport, get stamped in.

20 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

My understanding (not confident)

He would need to exit Thailand on pp he entered.

Same if entered Vietnam on polish pp.

Would stamp out on polish pp then enter Thailand on other eVisa pp.

However apparently has done it previously so maybe not an issue.

I've done this many times with my son (dual UK/Thai). Exiting Thailand, show both passports to the airline and passport control. IO stamps him out with his Thai passport, but as we're going to Australia, he wants to see his UK passport, and so does the airline. Stamped into Australia using his UK passport. The reverse on the return.

I'm a DTV holder, and I'm about to do my 4th entry, and this time via Nong Khai. As previously stated, I don't see the point of coming straight back, as I think that goes against the spirit of a multi-entry visa. There is no official time to stay out, but I think that turning around and coming straight back is an abuse of the system. I'm having a mini break in Vientiane, and next time I'll get the high-speed train to Luang Prabang. April is always an expensive time for local flights. Last November, I got return flights to HK for a little over 4k baht on Emirates. As a previous poster said, you can get a train to Nong Khai/Vientiane, but it's a long trip, 9 to 12 hours, or you can fly to Udon Thani and get the train or bus from there.

Edit. You can fly from Pattaya UTP to Udon Thani

20 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

That's basically exactly what I posted.

My one concen was airline at departure from Thailand wanted to see visa to Vietnam.

So your explanation is very clear.

Repeat process if you opt for Vietnam.

BTW: There are other reasons for simple trip to Saigon.

Such as distance airport to Bui Vien etc.

Since you have a 5 yr DTV a good M.O ongoing would be good idea.

Obviously if land borders to Cambodia open then given you live Pattaya other option open.

Even then proven border run company would be best

4 hours ago, Bredbury Blue said:

Your Aussie/Polish passport situation is the same as my luuk khrung kids going to uk:

Suvarnabhumi Airline desk on departure - show British passport (right of entry)

Suvarnabhumi Immigration desk on departure - show Thai passport, get stamped out

Uk Immigration on arrival - show British passport

Uk airport Airline desk on departure - show Thai passport (right of entry)

Uk airport Immigration on departure - show British passport

Suvarnabhumi Immigration desk on arrival - show Thai passport, get stamped in.

1 hour ago, Jaggg88 said:

I've done this many times with my son (dual UK/Thai). Exiting Thailand, show both passports to the airline and passport control. IO stamps him out with his Thai passport, but as we're going to Australia, he wants to see his UK passport, and so does the airline. Stamped into Australia using his UK passport. The reverse on the return.

I will be booking with Thai Vietjet Air. Would there be any potential issues with checking into the flights to Vietnam & back to Thailand by doing the above method? Because I have two middle names on my Aussie passport (FIRST NAME, MIDDLE NAME (1st), MIDDLE NAME (2nd) & LAST NAME) but on my Polish passport they only listed my 1st middle name only (FIRST NAME, MIDDLE NAME (1st) & LAST NAME).

I read you need to put your complete full given name (meaning both first and middle names) from your passport when booking a flight ticket to Vietnam. This is different to buying flight tickets to Thailand where you can just list your first name and omit any middle names.

For Vietnam, if you just put your first name, you will probably be denied flying at the airline check-in desk. So I would put FIRST NAME, MIDDLE NAME (1st) & LAST NAME only to/book my flight ticket, as that's what's on my Polish passport. At BKK airline check-in, my flight ticket and Polish passport will match 100%. However, at Vietnam airline check-in, since I'm providing my Aussie passport, which my DTV eVisa is linked to, it won't exactly match my flight ticket as the ticket will only have my 1st Middle name listed.

Or do I just show both passports when checking in at Vietnam for my flight to Thailand, and they will see that there's 2 middle names in my Aussie passport & 1 middle name in my Polish passport. Or would this cause more issues?

Would BKK Immigration on return check my flight ticket and if they see that it only has my 1st middle name listed and my Aussie passport has 2 middle names listed, would this cause any issues?

AI Overview

Yes, Thai Vietjet and Vietjet Air require that the name on the ticket matches the passport exactly, including all given names and middle names. First names and middle names should be included in the "Given Name" field, while only the surname goes in the "Family Name" field. Incorrect names may result in denied boarding or penalties.

AI Overview

Yes, you must list all given names and your surname exactly as they appear in your passport when booking a VietJet Air flight to avoid denied boarding or name correction fees. Middle names should be included in the first name field, ensuring the passenger's full name is present on the ticket.

VietJetAir +3

Key Requirements & Tips:

• Match Passport Exactly: Use your full legal name as shown on your passport, including middle names.

• Middle Names: If your middle name is on your passport, include it on the ticket.

• Name Format: Ensure first names and middle names are listed together and surnames are correct.

• Corrections: If a name is incorrect, contact VietJet at least 3 hours before departure to make corrections.

• Single Name Rule: If you have only one name, enter it in both the first and last name fields.

  VietJetAir +4

45 minutes ago, bbi1 said:

Or do I just show both passports when checking in at Vietnam for my flight to Thailand, and they will see that there's 2 middle names in my Aussie passport & 1 middle name in my Polish passport. Or would this cause more issues?

Have you considered two separate flight purchases.

Thailand to Vietnam and Vietnam to Thailand.

The cost will be approx same as return booking.

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

Have you considered two separate flight purchases.

Thailand to Vietnam and Vietnam to Thailand.

The cost will be approx same as return booking.

So you see potential problems if I book a return ticket only using the details of the Polish passport on the return to BKK, either at airline check-in counter or arrival at BKK airport?

You are correct, booking two separate flights are approximately the same price. But would this cause issues? In Vietnam Immigration will see that there are two different names if they ask for proof of flight out of the country, as the flight back will have both middle names but the flight arriving to Vietnam only having the 1st middle name.

Also, the check-in counter at BKK would probably also want to see the flight back so they would also see two different names on the tickets.

27 minutes ago, bbi1 said:

Also, the check-in counter at BKK would probably also want to see the flight back so they would also see two different names on the tickets.

Don't follow.

When you exit Thailand with flight that matches your pp that previously you entered Thailand immigration and airline not interested in your return.

You have first hand posts above from couple of guys.

Your (small issue) is the two pp name details don't match.

Shouldn't be an issue.

Book one way to Vietnam. Have polish pp to show airline that you will enter Vietnam with that pp and are visa exempt.

Book flight back to Thailand with polish pp details then when arrive BKK enter with other pp.

One small issue is that airline might question onward flight.

Explain that you will provide Thai immigration with your eVisa and hence onward flight not required.

27 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

When you exit Thailand with flight that matches your pp that previously you entered Thailand immigration and airline not interested in your return.

You have first hand posts above from couple of guys.

Your (small issue) is the two pp name details don't match.

Shouldn't be an issue.

Book one way to Vietnam. Have polish pp to show airline that you will enter Vietnam with that pp and are visa exempt.

Book flight back to Thailand with polish pp details then when arrive BKK enter with other pp.

One small issue is that airline might question onward flight.

Explain that you will provide Thai immigration with your eVisa and hence onward flight not required.

Wouldn't it be the other way around? Book a flight with the Polish passport details, as this is what I'll be showing the airline and entering Vietnam to get the 45 days visa exempt. (But use my Aussie passport to depart Thailand Immigration). If I book with the Aussie passport, then I'll need a visa to enter Vietnam.

Then for the flight back to Thailand, book it with my Aussie passport, as this is what I'll be showing the airline and entering Thailand using my DTV Evisa. (But use my Polish passport to depart Thailand Immigration)

9 minutes ago, bbi1 said:

Wouldn't it be the other way around? Book a flight with the Polish passport details, as this is what I'll be showing the airline and entering Vietnam to get the 45 days visa exempt

I will step back as not my area of expertise.

My understanding is that you need to "close out" entry stamp with same pp for exit.

Assume that previously your last entry to Thailand was Oz pp.

I'm sure if you explain to airline at departure you intend to enter Vietnam with polish pp there would not be an issue.

Alternatively as I posted earlier eVisa for Vietnam is simple quick process $25usd.

What happened to border bounce plan in OP.

Fly to Nong Khai and stay couple of days if that's a better fit

2 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

What happened to border bounce plan in OP.

Fly to Nong Khai and stay couple of days if that's a better fit

I may as well enjoy a few days at the beach in a new destination I've never been to before.

15 minutes ago, bbi1 said:

I may as well enjoy a few days at the beach in a new destination I've never been to before.

Good plan. Think my post above is sound.

Others can correct if incorrect advice.

FWIW: I also have Oz pp.

I visit Saigon OFTEN.

A eVisa ($25) to Vietnam would enable you to exit and reenter Thailand solely on your Oz pp.

Polish pp would then be irrelevant

54 minutes ago, bbi1 said:

Wouldn't it be the other way around? Book a flight with the Polish passport details, as this is what I'll be showing the airline and entering Vietnam to get the 45 days visa exempt. (But using my Aussie passport to depart Thailand Immigration). If I book with the Aussie passport, then I'll need a visa to enter Vietnam.

Then for the flight back to Thailand, book it with my Aussie passport, as this is what I'll be showing the airline and entering Thailand using my DTV Evisa. (But using my Polish passport to depart Thailand Immigration)

It's not rocket science.

You have a valid Aussie passport with valid DTV e-visa, and you also have a valid Polish passport.

You book a return flight using your Polish passport details to avoid paying for a visa to enter Vietnam.

Departing Thailand you provide your Aussie passport to Immigration to be stamped out.
At check-in you present your Polish passport to match your booking details and no visa requited to enter Vietnam.
At arrival in Vietnam you present your polish passport to be stamped in.

Departing Vietnam, at Immigration present your Polish passport to be stamped out.

At check-in present your Polish passport to match your booking details, BUT ............. they may assume you intend to enter Thailand VE and request a return ticket out of Thailand, so you also show your valid Aussie passport and valid e-visa to show you can enter Thailand without the need for an outbound ticket.

At arrival in Thailand present your Aussie passport and valid e-visa to Thai Immigration be stamped in again for 180 days.

14 minutes ago, Liquorice said:

You have a valid Aussie passport with valid DTV e-visa, and you also have a valid Polish passport.

You book a return flight using your Polish passport details to avoid paying for a visa to enter Vietnam.

Your post is spot on.

Hopefully OP will post update if he goes to Vietnam.

Thinking my post about obtaining eVisa for Vietnam each 6 month as he has DTV is an option to just use his Oz pp.

I visit Saigon often and the eVisa is so simple.

As the saying goes Up to Him

2 hours ago, Liquorice said:

It's not rocket science.

You have a valid Aussie passport with valid DTV e-visa, and you also have a valid Polish passport.

You book a return flight using your Polish passport details to avoid paying for a visa to enter Vietnam.

Departing Thailand you provide your Aussie passport to Immigration to be stamped out.
At check-in you present your Polish passport to match your booking details and no visa requited to enter Vietnam.
At arrival in Vietnam you present your polish passport to be stamped in.

Departing Vietnam, at Immigration present your Polish passport to be stamped out.

At check-in present your Polish passport to match your booking details, BUT ............. they may assume you intend to enter Thailand VE and request a return ticket out of Thailand, so you also show your valid Aussie passport and valid e-visa to show you can enter Thailand without the need for an outbound ticket.

At arrival in Thailand present your Aussie passport and valid e-visa to Thai Immigration be stamped in again for 180 days.

Thanks, that's what I thought would basically be the steps.