Mukdahan - Savannakhet

[TBWG]

Hi

Anyone ever taken their car over to Laos via Mukdahan? any problems? Thinking of going to Pakse any report on road conditions? Any info appreciated, have driven to Vientiene via Nong Khai a couple of times so do have some experience of Laos.

Thanks

TBWG

[DJH77]

No problem as long as you have a International Transport Permit book for the car plus the usual photo for your visa application. Costs- Visa 1,500 Baht, Car around 300 Baht, depends on the number of passengers, plus 50 baht on leaving the Thai side and 20 baht for bug spray on the Lao side. The roads are average with the usual motor bikes and hundreds of push bikes when the school kids hit the road. I recommend that you buy Insurance at the bridge for driving in Laos to cover the just in case and Police check points sometimes ask for it, their fine is about the same as the cost of getting it. Savannakhet has some good Hotels and of course the Vegas Casino if you feel lucky. ok.

[TBWG]

No problem as long as you have a International Transport Permit book for the car plus the usual photo for your visa application. Costs- Visa 1,500 Baht, Car around 300 Baht, depends on the number of passengers, plus 50 baht on leaving the Thai side and 20 baht for bug spray on the Lao side. The roads are average with the usual motor bikes and hundreds of push bikes when the school kids hit the road. I recommend that you buy Insurance at the bridge for driving in Laos to cover the just in case and Police check points sometimes ask for it, their fine is about the same as the cost of getting it. Savannakhet has some good Hotels and of course the Vegas Casino if you feel lucky. ok.

Hi DJH77

Thanks for info, my ITP (tabien Rot) has now expired is it possible to get it renewed/replaced in Mukdahan? If so is the office easy to find?

TBWG