TexasRanger Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I was thinking of taking the elders across the new bridge at Nakorn Phanom but don't want to go if immigration will be a ball ache for me, I know they only need their i.d. cards but I need the passport. Anyone been across yet? How was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riepan963 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Nakhon Phanom bridge has the same rules as other border crossings. If you have a year's visa then you must pay 1,000 thb for a (Thai) re-entry visa otherwise your visa will be cancelled. It is cheaper to pay the Laos visa as $35 rather than 1,500 Thai Baht. I hear the local immigration office ( currently in town on the river Thanon Suntornwichit) will soon move to the bridge complex. A friend went last week & there were only 6 people on the bus going and 4 coming back -- he was the only foreigner both times. Dunno what's on the the other side yet regarding duty free etc so you may have to come the 15 km back to Thakek. They have already levelled a huge piece of land to build a casino the same as SavanVegas; maybe ready within 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soboringtochooseaname Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Yes, what about duty free there, good choice as in NONG KHAI ? Thanks for info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeMock Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Any photos of the bridge anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riepan963 Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Any photos of the bridge anywhere? This is the "translated" link to www. sawasdeenakhonphanom.com which has the best pictures -- plenty out there if you google it. There are also some Facebook links (available by pm) showing progress throughout the bridge construction http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=en&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dwww.nakhonphanom.com%26hl%3Den%26rls%3Dcom.microsoft:en%26prmd%3Divns&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=th&u=http://www.sawasdeenakhonphanom.com/3277/%25E0%25B8%25AD%25E0%25B8%25B1%25E0%25B8%25A5%25E0%25B8%259A%25E0%25B8%25B1%25E0%25B9%2589%25E0%25B8%25A1%25E0%25B8%25A0%25E0%25B8%25B2%25E0%25B8%259E%25E0%25B8%2599%25E0%25B8%2584%25E0%25B8%25A3%25E0%25B8%259E%25E0%25B8%2599%25E0%25B8%25A1/%25E0%25B8%25AA%25E0%25B8%2596%25E0%25B8%25B2%25E0%25B8%2599%25E0%25B8%2597%25E0%25B8%25B5%25E0%25B9%2588%25E0%25B8%2597%25E0%25B9%2588%25E0%25B8%25AD%25E0%25B8%2587%25E0%25B9%2580%25E0%25B8%2597%25E0%25B8%25B5%25E0%25B9%2588%25E0%25B8%25A2%25E0%25B8%25A7/%25E0%25B8%25AA%25E0%25B8%25B0%25E0%25B8%259E%25E0%25B8%25B2%25E0%25B8%2599%25E0%25B8%25A1%25E0%25B8%25B4%25E0%25B8%2595%25E0%25B8%25A3%25E0%25B8%25A0%25E0%25B8%25B2%25E0%25B8%259E-3-%25E0%25B9%2584%25E0%25B8%2597%25E0%25B8%25A2-%25E0%25B8%25A5%25E0%25B8%25B2%25E0%25B8%25A7-%25E0%25B8%25AD%25E0%25B8%25B1%25E0%25B8%259E%25E0%25B9%2580%25E0%25B8%2594%25E0%25B8%2597%25E0%25B8%25A0%25E0%25B8%25B2%25E0%25B8%259E%25E0%25B8%25A5%25E0%25B9%2588%25E0%25B8%25B2%25E0%25B8%25AA%25E0%25B8%25B8%25E0%25B8%2594%25E0%25B9%2582%25E0%25B8%2594%25E0%25B8%25A2%25E0%25B8%2584%25E0%25B8%25B8%25E0%25B8%2593%25E0%25B8%25A1%25E0%25B8%2587%25E0%25B8%2584%25E0%25B8%25A5-%25E0%25B8%2595%25E0%25B8%25B1%25E0%25B8%2599%25E0%25B8%25AA%25E0%25B8%25B8%25E0%25B8%25A7%25E0%25B8%25A3%25E0%25B8%25A3%25E0%25B8%2593.html&usg=ALkJrhiNlShn2YAv0nMx5Y2h6bzsyHtV0Q Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocken Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 i went over 5 days after it opened great service they even filled all the paper work for me and full of smiles...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbysan124 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Any photos of the bridge anywhere? This is the "translated" link to www. sawasdeenakhonphanom.com which has the best pictures -- plenty out there if you google it. There are also some Facebook links (available by pm) showing progress throughout the bridge construction http://translate.goo...x5Y2h6bzsyHtV0Q Thanks for the link. Nice pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riepan963 Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Latest news is you cannot cycle across the bridge; even if you wanted to. Secondly, make sure of the bus return times if you to downriver to Thakek. Missing the last one will mean an overnight stay which you may not have planned for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasRanger Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 Thanks for keeping the info coming folks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasRanger Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 Does anyone know how long they will give you on a visa when you cross the bridge back into Thailand? I usually have a non O multiple entry as I like to stay longer than 6 weeks, if I was to come in on a standard tourist visa and crossed the bridge at Nakorn Phanom would I get an extra 28 days or just 2 weeks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 (edited) A 15 day entry is all you will get at any border crossing. But the good news for you is that they are now issuing multiple entry visas based upon marriage to a Thai in Savanakhet with no proof of income needed. Just marriage cert.,wife's house book, ID, and a copy of your passport. Arrive early morning at consulate and get passport back the next afternoon. Edited June 6, 2012 by ubonjoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardholder Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 A 15 day entry is all you will get at any border crossing. But the good news for you is that they are now issuing multiple entry visas based upon marriage to a Thai in Savanakhet with no proof of income needed. Just marriage cert.,wife's house book, ID, and a copy of your passport. Arrive early morning at consulate and get passport back the next afternoon. You don't need to prove income for a Non-Imm O visa based on marriage - you only need to prove income for a marriage (or retirement) extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasRanger Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share Posted June 6, 2012 That's interesting guys thanks, I appreciate the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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