Going to Savannakhet, advise needed.

[Carlosm]

Visa on arrival form :-

 

https://www.laos-guide-999.com/support-files/laos-visa-on-arrival-form.pdf

[Nong Khai Man]

19 hours ago, Tanoshi said:

Any hotels anyone can recommend?

Avalon is Good.....750 Baht inc B/Fast on Agoda....

[Nong Khai Man]

15 hours ago, Isaanbiker said:

OP, you can get a car license from the transport department, But it's easy to leave your car in the shade, secure parking, for a few baht.

 

   BTW, it's not the embassy it's the Thai consulate. First, you'll see the Thai customs who check on overstay, that can take a bit when many overstayers pay their fines before you can check out..

 

  Next step is to pay for a visa sticker to get into Laos, you save good money when you pay with $ American. Do not pay twice, they often ask for an additional 200 baht after you've received your visa, just don't pay it.

 

 Don't go there on a Monday, Trans seems to be right with Wednesday,  and be there early. I'll attach a visa form for the Savannakhet consulate, it makes all a bit faster when you've got all prepared.

 

  Take plenty of small bills, they also take coins. Always ask for Thai baht, the Kip is pretty much unwanted like a disease.

 

   There're plenty of guesthouses with air for around 500 to 1,000 + baht. A great place to have decent food is a restaurant with a huge penguin in front. It's called  Restaurant Cafe Chez Boune

https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g811038-d3970903-r349672146-Restaurant_Cafe_Chez_Boune-Savannakhet_Savannakhet_Province.html

  

Their breakfast is breathtaking, fresh baguettes, cheese, orange juice,etc..

 

Make sure that you've got your original marriage certificate, a copy of it, a copy of the house book and some photos. The visa is 5,000 baht.

 

 If you like beer, Lao beer is much better than any Thai beer, try the dark Lao, a real beer.  

 

The Tuk Tuk drivers seem to love it to rip you off and drive around town then ask for a lot of money, enough to drive in a Bangkok cab for hours!! 

 

 Sometimes, it's possible that your passport is already done at 1 pm before you get back into Thailand, double check your arrival/departure card and the dates of your visa.

 

 There's also a duty-free shop, should you want some fags or liquor. 

 

  Have a safe trip! 

 

 

 

  

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Make sure that you've got your original marriage certificate, a copy of it, a copy of the house book and some photos. The visa is 5,000 baht.Plus a Copy of you're Wife,s Thai I.D Which MUST be Signed by her as well as the copy of the House Book ( Signed By Her )

[Nong Khai Man]

16 hours ago, Samuel Smith said:

Walk.  No need for a tuk tuk from the bridge, the bus goes to the bus station.

Walk.  No need for a tuk tuk from the bridge.......That's SOME Bloody " WALK " In 100 f !!!!

[Nong Khai Man]

15 hours ago, BritManToo said:

It's only a 10 minute walk.

But It's Still 100f +

[transam]

3 minutes ago, Nong Khai Man said:

Avalon is Good.....750 Baht inc B/Fast on Agoda....

I have been to Avalon and it's neighbour Aura in the past...Avalon, if your room is in the main building you have to leave your shoes downstairs in the foyer.. ????..If the annex you are OK...

Aura, if your room is near the lift shaft....????.....Only small beers which were expensive.....

Trying different this year where they serve Indian curry and Mexican grub...????

[Nong Khai Man]

14 hours ago, Carlosm said:

The (Thai) wife just said, why not stay in a hotel in Mukdahan ? Cheaper than Laos and don't have to pay 250/day to par the car ..... man, that makes sense ! Been on Agoda again and found better hotels at better price's !

That's What We do, Usually stay Hop Inn in Mukdahan,Cross Early Next Morning do the Consulate 1st & Go to our Hotel usually the Avalon,( They'll let you check out a bit later till about 1.00pm ) Then Tuk-Tuk back to Consulate,Back over bridge by 3.30pm & Drive straight back " Home " to Nong Khai .....Home about 7.30pm ALL Done....

[Nong Khai Man]

2 hours ago, beavenlen said:

this guy seems to be going for multi entry based on marriage, nobody has mentioned that multi entry is no longer available. can we get a confirmation on this.

What ?? Of Course it IS !!!!

[Nong Khai Man]

 eating and drinking is (one of) the highlight(s) of Savannaket.........Well Go On " What's The OTHER One ?? "

[Bangkok Barry]

18 hours ago, Tanoshi said:

Can't beat a personal recommendation though!

 

Many use the Avalon Residence. Including me, several times. It's only 5-600 baht, the rooms are a good size and the aircon and wifi are good, there's a coffee shop attached where you might have a free breakfast included (don't expect much). And it's only a few minutes by tuk tuk to the Consulate.

[Nong Khai Man]

1 minute ago, Bangkok Barry said:

 

Many use the Avalon Residence. Including me, several times. It's only 5-600 baht, the rooms are a good size and the aircon and wifi are good, there's a coffee shop attached where you might have a free breakfast included (don't expect much). And it's only a few minutes by tuk tuk to the Consulate.

I Already Said That......

[transam]

5 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

 

Many use the Avalon Residence. Including me, several times. It's only 5-600 baht, the rooms are a good size and the aircon and wifi are good, there's a coffee shop attached where you might have a free breakfast included (don't expect much). And it's only a few minutes by tuk tuk to the Consulate.

500bht a room....?

[Bangkok Barry]

19 minutes ago, transam said:

.Avalon, if your room is in the main building you have to leave your shoes downstairs in the foyer

 

No you don't. I've stayed there several times and have never had to leave my shoes in the lobby. I know there are many there, but....

[Bangkok Barry]

7 minutes ago, transam said:

500bht a room....?

 

I've booked for November when I anticipate I'll be there next time for my annual multi, and it's 514 baht for my wife and I including breakfast for two. Agoda.

 

[transam]

4 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

 

No you don't. I've stayed there several times and have never had to leave my shoes in the lobby. I know there are many there, but....

I have too, shoes are left downstairs the times I was there, last time was 2017, the first time I was told/pointed about the shoe thing...

[Tanoshi]

27 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

 

Many use the Avalon Residence. Including me, several times. It's only 5-600 baht, the rooms are a good size and the aircon and wifi are good, there's a coffee shop attached where you might have a free breakfast included (don't expect much). And it's only a few minutes by tuk tuk to the Consulate.

Thanks, I was actually asking on behalf of a friend who's screwed up his extension application this year, so needs a TV to start the process again and has never been to Savannakhet.

Transport isn't a issue as a Thai companion will escort him and they have a licence to drive in Lao.

[Andycoops]

19 hours ago, Carlosm said:

Totally agree, also on Agoda you can read the personal reviews as well as see what Thaivisa users think.

Avalon is good and a 15 min walk to the consulate. 

[AGLV0121]

21 hours ago, Tanoshi said:

Any hotels anyone can recommend?

Avalon. Walking distance to the Thai Consulate. You find it on Google maps.

[Will27]

2 hours ago, Nong Khai Man said:

Make sure that you've got your original marriage certificate, a copy of it, a copy of the house book and some photos. The visa is 5,000 baht.Plus a Copy of you're Wife,s Thai I.D Which MUST be Signed by her as well as the copy of the House Book ( Signed By Her )

Why would you need photo's?

[Will27]

1 hour ago, transam said:

I have too, shoes are left downstairs the times I was there, last time was 2017, the first time I was told/pointed about the shoe thing...

I've never had to leave the Hush Puppies downstairs

[transam]

2 minutes ago, Will27 said:

Why would you need photo's?

To stick on the application form....Two...

[beavenlen]

Thank you Ubon joe for your reply,, took some weight off my shoulders , do you have any idea if plans are in the pipeline to bring savanakhett in line with the london embassy. thanks in advance,, 

 

[Nong Khai Man]

2 hours ago, Will27 said:

Why would you need photo's?

Errrrrrr !! For YOU'RE Thai Visa & Lao Immigration Firstly......O.K Got it now ??

[Mitkof Island]

4 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said:

 

I've booked for November when I anticipate I'll be there next time for my annual multi, and it's 514 baht for my wife and I including breakfast for two. Agoda.

 

And where is it located from the night market or the Thai consulate? What is the name of the hotel?

[Samuel Smith]

5 hours ago, Nong Khai Man said:

Walk.  No need for a tuk tuk from the bridge.......That's SOME Bloody " WALK " In 100 f !!!!

You have a bus ticket.  After clearing immigration, you get back on the bus & get off at the bus station.  If you can't walk from the bus station to the Avalon, find a tuk tuk & ask them to take you to a hospital ????

[BritManToo]

5 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said:

 

I've booked for November when I anticipate I'll be there next time for my annual multi, and it's 514 baht for my wife and I including breakfast for two. Agoda.

 

Your wife will be a liability at the border crossing.

If you're going overland she needs a passport, as the office for 'passes' isn't open until after 9am, sometimes later.

Border immigration sometimes give out false information to Thai wifes in an attempt to prevent your attempt at a VISA.

[Mitkof Island]

4 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Your wife will be a liability at the border crossing.

If you're going overland she needs a passport, as the office for 'passes' isn't open until after 9am, sometimes later.

Border immigration sometimes give out false information to Thai wifes in an attempt to prevent your attempt at a VISA.

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[Samuel Smith]

22 hours ago, Mitkof Island said:

And the bus station and night market are how far from the embassy ? And how often does the bus leave from the Thai side of the bridge ? And where is the exchange place?

Try a bit of research on google & google maps.  It's not that difficult.  you sound like an 8 year old...

[Tanoshi]

37 minutes ago, Mitkof Island said:

And where is it located from the night market or the Thai consulate? What is the name of the hotel?

Avalon hotel.

Try Google maps.

From the Consulate the Avalon hotel is 1.39km SW.

From the Avalon the night market is 2.28km S.

Would you like the walking distance in feet?

[Mitkof Island]

2 minutes ago, Tanoshi said:

Avalon hotel.

Try Google maps.

From the Consulate the Avalon hotel is 1.39km SW.

From the Avalon the night market is 2.28km S.

Would you like the walking distance in feet?

Thank you for the information. No need to be rude. I had a question.