Speedy Visa Run?

[mikesil]

Has anyone ever done this?

I hold a 2 entry tourist visa and the 60 day stay of the first entry is almost expired. When I make the run (to Nong Khai as currently planned) must I actually enter Laos?

Wouldn't it be sufficient to get an exit stamp at the Thai immigration post, then turn around and make my second entry into Thailand?

Theories welcome, but description of an actual experience would be most appreciated.

Thanks,

[beechguy]

You actually have to enter another country, have you considered using the 30 day exension for 1900 Baht.

[mikesil]

Are you certain that they look for anything more than an exit stamp from Thailand?

I actually need another 60 days --- the extension would only postpone the problem.

[CharlieH]

  On 11/15/2010 at 12:24 AM, mikesil said:

Are you certain that they look for anything more than an exit stamp from Thailand?

I actually need another 60 days --- the extension would only postpone the problem.

If you are going to Nong khai, you must exit Thailand and get an ENTRY/EXIT visa/stamp into/out of Loas before returning to Thailand, if you do not they WILL turn you away when you try to re-enter GUARANTEED.

[lopburi3]

Yes they do check on any land border for an exit stamp from other country.

[ChristopherWilliamsBKK]

lol

I thought the same thing once....

I exited thailand, crossed the road and re-entered.

On the return journey to bangkok i cursed my stupidity for all the wasted entry fees and time wasted in the past.

Next time i tried it they told me it wasn't allowed.

so basically, if they notice it they'll send you back, but if they're to busy and dont you go through.

[lopburi3]

  On 11/15/2010 at 5:35 AM, vinniekintana said:

  On 11/15/2010 at 12:24 AM, mikesil said:

I actually need another 60 days ---

..in this case you need another single-entry tourist visa.

...or 4 border runs ..

Take your pick.

He has a two entry visa so only needs to use the second entry for a new 60 day stay.