Confused by multiple entry vs. reentry

[JohnSc]

I've got a bit of confusion still regarding multiple entry vs. reentry permit for my situation.

I am planning on travelling in S.E. Asia in 4 months time. My plan was to arrive BKK, get visas for Laos and Vietnam in BKK (budget 1 week for this process) then head north to Chaing Mai, do trek (10 days), go to Taicheck (sp?) in Mynamar for day, over to Laos for 2 weeks (Huay Xai (sp?)), Vietnam 3 weeks, Cambodia 3 weeks (get visa in HCMC), and then return to Thailand (Poipet) for 3 weeks, exiting in Malaysia (Hat Yai).

So I am confused whether for said trip I would require a multiple entry visa OR would I really require a 30 day visa upon arrival (I'm UK citizen) with reentry permit and THEN when I return to Thailand (my original 30 day visa would have expired whilst in Laos, which would be 7 weeks before my return to Thailand at Poipet) get a NEW tourist visa (if such thing is possible)

So could anyone clear this up for me, cause it's doing my head in!

Cheers!

John

[lenno]

If you gonna enter Thailand two times: A double entry tourist visa are valid for 60 days each entry.

Or a triple entry visa would do the trick, if you plan to enter 3 times. No re-entry permit is necessary.

You could also skip the whole visa issue, and save the fees, and obtain 30 days on arrival at every entry. No problems!

[Rinrada]

John..phut cha cha..when you leave Thailand your 30 day visa is Kaput.When you return from wherever you are u get a new 30 day on arrival...thats it..again and again and it free -no dosh.Cambodia on entry (airport PP)will cost you $20 plus $2 for a photo and same to leave.(but no$2)Last time i worked in Vietnam the company got my Visas so ??? Laos /Burma mai coe jai cos I didnt have a visa (UN)..enjoy