hi guys.

I would like some info if possible please.

I have to do a Non B visa run, the last time I did this it was in Laos at the Thai Embassy there. this time I want to drive there, is this possible to do, I mean take the car over the border?

the reason why is That I will drop my son off at his grandparents in Khon Kaen and then My wife and I will drive the rest of the way to Laos as its only a few more hours. if I get there early I can drop the passport of at the Embassy and should be able to collect early the next morning and be back in Khon Kaen a little while later. the drive is not the problem I just want to know about getting the car across and if I can expect any problems by doing this.

the reason I need to do a Non B run is in another thread where I messed up by flying out and forgetting to get my re-entry permit sorted. I feel stupid as it is so we dont need to go into that

thank you beforehand for any help that you may give.

Anyone?

I just need to kow if it is possible to take the car across the boarder and if it is easy to do.

Don't kow about the car but you must turn in your passport before 12.00 and pick up next day after lunch.

yeah I know that one Poor Sucker, but really just wondering about the car. looks like I am going to have to take the bus

I believe it can be done but not worth the time as I recall. There are secure parking areas at the bridge that most people use.

I have seen cars crossing but have no idea about the procedure, probably easier to leave the car in Nong Khai and getting the bus across and then taxi into vientianne, I know they drive on the other side of the road but the traffic is light there so that should present no real problems if you drive across, but I think you need to show the green book etc both ways to show the car is registered and no import duty is needed etc etc etc

thanks guys. I will be leaving the car in Thailand, its only for one ight anyway. looks like I will be going next weekend.. thanks for the advice.

There is a bus from the bus station in Udon Thani straight into Vientianne, and the same on the return journey, but probably better to drive straight to the border and jump a taxi on the other side, for a couple of hundred Baht straight to the Consul, then from there into town for the night.