As I read previously that appointments are now required I started to Google and ended up on the appointment website.
I registered my account and wanted to make my appointment for next week after logging in.

I had to find out that for both Tourist visa and Non immigrant visa there is no time slot available until March 19th, which is not working for me at all.
I will go to Savannakhet instead but I just wanted to give everyone a heads up to make the appointment way ahead in time. 

Really sucks as I liked to do my Vientiane visits and know people there but planning that far ahead doesn't always work out for me. So I am out of there now too.

Hope Savannakhet will not change as Cambodia is not really an option (not liked, nonsense at borders, unfriendly DMK airport)
and Kuala Lumpur asking more paperwork / ticket out I never use etc.

Edited February 28, 20197 yr by tabarin

Shitty exchange rates, getting smoked out with 200+ levels in Chiang Mai & then this visa nonsense and limited service at embassies on top. You gotta love it.