Thai Coup - border entry denied, report.

[Thaiwi]

Just read this online, first hand account. Not sure about other locations. Does anyone remember of the border was closed in the last coup?

Need to apply for my Non O soon. Slightly worried.

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[ubonjoe]

We will have to just wait for more news.

[casindonet]

All borders are officially close as of 5pm today....Thais are allowed entry back to Thailand but other nationalities are temporary denied entry into Thailand.

[kalbo123]

Only over land I gues?

[kratiam]

Hi Casindonet....what is the source of that, please?

[Maejo Man]

They closed all land borders with the last coup, and they remained closed for a few days.

[sandyf]

There was no restriction last time. I arrived one day after.

[marylin manson]

and to leave?

there have been a few times in the past when they have temp shut that laos border. each time only for very short time. similar types of incidents as now caused the closures in the past.

[Mario2008]

All borders are officially close as of 5pm today....Thais are allowed entry back to Thailand but other nationalities are temporary denied entry into Thailand.

A source would be more than appreciated.

[casindonet]

Hi Casindonet....what is the source of that, please?

I'm working in a casino at the border....is that good enough?

[davejones23]

If this was true, wouldn't there be more reports of people being denied entry?

As usual, lots of false info on here. One person above says borders were closed for days last time, well then next person arrived the next day. Wish people who don't know don't post false info.

[casindonet]

If this was true, wouldn't there be more reports of people being denied entry?

As usual, lots of false info on here. One person above says borders were closed for days last time, well then next person arrived the next day. Wish people who don't know don't post false info.

As I mention, I'm working in 1 of the casino on the thai-Cambodia border....no one is allowed entry in Thailand via the chongchom border except for thai national.

[kratiam]

Hi Casindonet....what is the source of that, please?

I'm working in a casino at the border....is that good enough?

Charmingly polite....I assume you must be working at ALL the borders as you say they are all closed. So, to answer your question: "No, not really"

[marylin manson]

malaysia border sadao and padang usually operate as normal through thick and thin.

[casindonet]

Hi Casindonet....what is the source of that, please?

I'm working in a casino at the border....is that good enough?

Charmingly polite....I assume you must be working at ALL the borders as you say they are all closed. So, to answer your question: "No, not really"

Answer this 1 simple question....how are you allowed entry if the borders are closed? When I mentioned only Thais are allowed entry is because they have to clear all thai citizen from the border area in Cambodia. Once the thai citizen are cleared then the borders will be seal, as in close. So, again how are you to cross in & out?

[tubby johnson]

And I slipped in yesterday evening via the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge. Phew!

[irishsmile]

Just flash a few baht and your in! Simple.

[mpakfm]

Tonight will to go to Huandon. Tell after returning.

[sandyf]

If this was true, wouldn't there be more reports of people being denied entry?

As usual, lots of false info on here. One person above says borders were closed for days last time, well then next person arrived the next day. Wish people who don't know don't post false info.

Just to clarify I came in by air and I doubt very much if they have turned aircraft back tonight.

[sandyf]

All borders are officially close as of 5pm today....Thais are allowed entry back to Thailand but other nationalities are temporary denied entry into Thailand.

Are you saying the airports are closed and all aircraft have been diverted.

[kjhbigv]

All borders are officially close as of 5pm today....Thais are allowed entry back to Thailand but other nationalities are temporary denied entry into Thailand.

Are you saying the airports are closed and all aircraft have been diverted.

I don't think so, international flights arriving from Hong Kong and departing to Paris etc.

[kjhbigv]

Just flash a few baht and your in! Simple.

Yeah, of course. Flashing a few baht nowadays does not cut the ice. Unless, you are flashing a few million baht!

[POSA290103]

I'm in Suvannakhet now. Arrived this morning to apply for a double entry tourist visa. Dropped off my passport along with a Brit and a Sweedish gent I met at the Mukdahan bridge crossing getting non-o visa's. My thai wife is with me and if I can't get through I hope she can. We have a 3 yr old son waiting for us in Pho Chai. I'm waiting to start a job in Oslo sometime in late June and all my work clothes are in our house in Pho Chai. A few days stuck here won't be too much of a incovenience but I'll not have my pick-up on the other side of the bridge if my wife leaves without me. Hopefully, this will get sorted out soon. If I'm stuck here I'll let you guys know tomorrow afternoon. If I get through I'll post a message tomorrow around 6pm. Hang in there guys! I think it's going to be a bumpy ride for a while.

[POSA290103]

Another piece of info. After getting to the consulate I heard anyone trying to do a turnaround at the Suvannakhet crossing wasn't permitted to go directly back through Laos immigration.

[casindonet]

All borders are officially close as of 5pm today....Thais are allowed entry back to Thailand but other nationalities are temporary denied entry into Thailand.

Are you saying the airports are closed and all aircraft have been diverted.

Only land border entries

[wilcopops]

Would explain the previous "clampdown"

[Maestro]

casindonet did not say that he was denied entry into Thailand at a land border, nor has any member so far posted that this happened to him. Therefore, the post by casindonet should be treated as an unfounded allegation.

[casindonet]

casindonet did not say that he was denied entry into Thailand at a land border, nor has any member so far posted that this happened to him. Therefore, the post by casindonet should be treated as an unfounded allegation.

Well as you are the admin, you could easily just check with any immigration officers in chongchom or poipet if you want to know the real situation. Perhaps you can even explain to the casino owner why they won't be any tour group or gamblers coming to our casino tomorrow.

[taotoo]

Or you could post your source - some guy perhaps?

[casindonet]

Or you could post your source - some guy perhaps?

what kind of source do I need if I am actually at the border check point? the casino I'm working is like 3 minutes walk to the border. all thai customers are asked to leave the casino by the immigration, all our thai staff have to leave too. it all started at 5pm & by 6pm the gates were closed on both side. no one is allowed in & out once the border is closed, it's as simple as that. all tour groups & gamblers are not allowed to cross into Cambodia tomorrow due to border closer.