I'm wondering if foreigners can cross into Laos at Nakhon Phanom. If so, can I do a border run there? What are the associated fees? Is the cheapest Laos Visa I can get at the border for $35 USD (I'm American). Thanks.

You can cross, I am doing it this month, but don't know about the visa price.

The visa to Laos at all crossings is 1500 baht or $35 US.

You will be crossing to Tha Kek, Khammouane Province.

Info at the following website shows it to be a land crossing to Laos so there is a visa on arrival office there as reported by a member on the Isaan forum. Site has more info about the area also.

Link: http://laotourism.org/how%20to%20get.htm

The visa to Laos at all crossings is 1500 baht or $35 US.

You will be crossing to Tha Kek, Khammouane Province.

Info at the following website shows it to be a land crossing to Laos so there is a visa on arrival office there as reported by a member on the Isaan forum. Site has more info about the area also.

Link: http://laotourism.org/how%20to%20get.htm

i crossed over to tha kek , from nakon last mounth ,october 2008 .

easy pips , 5 minutes wait at laos immigration .

there is a new western owned restaurant ? bar in tha kek ,

just walk down along the river side , 1000 metres ,.

and take a left at the new square.

you will have a warm welcome from ralph .

the food is very good , and the prices very reasonable .

more than i can say about the prices, in the majority of

farang owned restaurants and bars , in thailand ..

I use this particular border quite often. The price for US citizens is 35 USD or 1500 baht. You also pay 50 baht border tax on the Thai side. (introduced about one year ago). Another 60 baht for the boat that will take you across the Mekhong. They do close around noon for a break, usually around 45 minutes. The border is closed after 6 PM.

For the "visa on arrival", how long is the visa good for?

Lao visa on arrival is 30 days.