Doing Reseach For Next Trip

[Chung noi]

Howdy all,

I'm doing research for my next trip to Thailand. Can anyone tell me if it is possible for a USA citizen to land in Ho Chi Minh city, travel to the north crossing into Laos, then cross the border at Vientiane into Thailand? I have tried to search the prior posts and have not found any that dealt with this route of travel. If you have any advice or experiences please reply.

Thank you Thai Visa for the great site.

Chung *j*

[Spaniel]

I dont know for sure but probably possible. I suggest you go to www.lonelyplanet.com, click on Thorn Tree, scroll down to the Vietnam forum and ask your question there. If you're not a Lonely Planet forum member it only take a few min to sign up.

[Chung noi]

Thanks, I'll go there.

Chung

[davidgtr]

the legal vietnam / laos border crossings are

1. Dene Savan: Route 9E from Savannakhet in Laos to Lao Bao (V)

2. Na Phao: Route 12 from Tha Khek east to Vietnam. Note NO Laos visa on a arrival. You can only exit Laos from here.

3. Nam Pao: Route 8 in Laos from Thakek / Vieng Kham to Lak Xao to Cau Treo (V).

4. Namkhan: Route 7 from Phonsavan via Nong Het in Laos to Nam Can (V). Opened in Jan 2003.

5. Nam Xoi. Route 6A from Xam Nua via Vieng Xai in Laos to Nam Xoi (V). Opened in April 2004.

take a look at for a map & more info

[Chung noi]

Howdy,

Thank you very much. The guide has everything I was looking for and more. My wife even acted like she was interested .

Thanks for the help.

Chung

[davidgtr]

Howdy,

Thank you very much. The guide has everything I was looking for and more. My wife even acted like she was interested .

Thanks for the help.

Chung

Chung Noi

No trouble to help. You might also like to see a list of legal Lao / Thai crossings

There are seven legal ones are:

1. Chiang Khong (T) / Huay Sai (L)

2. Tha Li (T) / Nam Hueng (L)

3. Nong Khai (T) / Friendship Bridge, Vientiane (L)

4. Bung Kan (T) / Pakxan (L)

5. Mukdahan (T) / Savannakhet (L)

6. Nakhon Phanom (T) / Tha Khek (L)

7. Chong Mek (T) / Vang Tao, Pakse (L)

So you're not restricted to The Friendship Bridge at Vientiane / Nong Khai.