round trip / visa run from thailand to kunming

Question

Hello all,Having just left China on a year's work contract, and finding it almost IMPOSSIBLE to get any of the money I saved there out of the country from Thailand (and ALSO needing to do one of the pesky Thai visa run things because I only have a tourist entry permit) can I fly into Kunming, and then out again and take advantage of the 72 hour free transit?  I read your FAQs and it looks like I can't because this only applies to onward travel to a third country...  Am I right?  Even though I'm flying out of Chiang Rai and back through Bangkok?Here's hoping there's positive responses!  Thanks,

Greg · Answer

Craig, you are not eligible for the 72 hour free transit because the 72 hour policy requires you to fly to a third country or region after you transit in a Chinese city, but you just fly back to Thailand.

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