Carry Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I heard of a company that will take you to Vientiane and arrange hotel and visa for you from Bangkok but this costs 27.000 baht. I figured there must be a cheaper way [and faster one, since they leave at 19.00 at night and you get back 2 nights later at 23.00 in Bangkok, by minibus] Flying from Bangkok to Udon, seems to be faster but then? Anybody did this before, got any tips/tricks or recommendations where to stay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 You have choice of air/bus/train (and none would be anywhere near that price). You could fly direct to Vientiane and not spend that total amount - but going to Udon is normal and much cheaper. Fly to Udon and van/taxi to border at Nong Khai and short ride into Vientiane on other side of bridge. Bus to Udon or Nong Khai. Train to Nong Khai. I believe the normal all inclusive trip from Bangkok by visa company is normally about 7,000 baht - nothing close to your figure - but very easy to do yourself and much more comfortable than a Bangkok to border van ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carry Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 You have choice of air/bus/train (and none would be anywhere near that price). You could fly direct to Vientiane and not spend that total amount - but going to Udon is normal and much cheaper. Fly to Udon and van/taxi to border at Nong Khai and short ride into Vientiane on other side of bridge. Bus to Udon or Nong Khai. Train to Nong Khai. I believe the normal all inclusive trip from Bangkok by visa company is normally about 7,000 baht - nothing close to your figure - but very easy to do yourself and much more comfortable than a Bangkok to border van ride. Thanks a lot, anybody know what time the border closes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Believe it is 2200 but most people cross in morning and visit Consulate (before or after finding accommodation). Next day pick up visa and depart in early afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokburning Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 You have done us no favors by not stating the purpose of travel and - where you are going. Further quite important is money, time and any sort of adventure/cultural experience you may (not) be interested in. The easist, best and fastest way is to take the train overnight to NK. B30 to the border, B20 for the tram (?), US35 for the visa and B50 for the ride to Talat Sao. From there walk to the Riverfront area and find a hotel that suits your needs. I would not recommend eating in this overpriced area though. In the AM you can simply walk in the cool of the morning to the embassy and back. You can see the city and have nothing else to do saving a buch of money in the processs. DL a map or two for direction and FYI Samlors in Lao are abt as expensive transort I have seen in Asia. Pick up your visa next day and get a ride shared in Samlor to border for B50. WALK back from border stopping at the 711 for some refreshment (saving you again big money - walking. At train station, take a shower and then go across the street to wait, have a meal, buy snacks and enjoy a beer/s. Book your return, trains very full always now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokburning Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Train - duh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunSeek01 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Second the train. I took it in March to Nong Kai, about 900 baht each way for 2nd class Air Con lower bunk. Upper bunk 100 less but no window I think. It's pretty nice, clean. Takes around 12 hours, I got about 7 hours sleep, lets you out in NK around 7 or 8 AM, plenty of time to drop off your passport before the 1 PM deadline, then pick it up next day. Train station on BKK is Hua Lampong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Believe the deadline is noon or before. The Consular Section of the Royal Thai Embassy in Vientiane is open from Monday to Friday. Visa application form could be submitted from 8.30-12.00 hours only. http://vientiane.thaiembassy.org/vientiane/en/consular/consular_check/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigt116 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 You have been a member of this forum for just under 2 years, so I speculate that you are not a tourist and are just looking for ways to stay here ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Is life not a tour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carry Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 Just need a 2 entry as stated in the subject, thanks for all answer, very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyce Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Hi there , forum anyone, ever done the Laos, Savannakhet visa trip from Surin for the double entry any info please. thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokburning Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 You have been a member of this forum for just under 2 years, so I speculate that you are not a tourist and are just looking for ways to stay here ? SO WHAT!? Good for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyLew Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I have done visa run from Bkk to Vientien Fly Monday morning from Swampy to Udon Took mini van from Udon airport to Border Paid for load visa on arrival - 1500 Went thru customs into Laos Took tuk tuk for 50 baht to Thai Embassy Handed in forms at embassy - 2000 THB fee Went to vientien river front and found hotel room for 1 night Spent the day sitting by the water eating BBQ ribs and chicken Next day passport pick up at 1pm Received passport with tourist visa - double entry Took tuk tuk to border - 50 THB Crossed back into Thailand - 60 day permit to stay stamp taxi to Udon airport Tueday evening flight from Udon back to Swampy All down in less than 48 hours .. Note - f you have 2 or more tourist visa already in your passport, you might not get granted another tourist visa If you have several tourist visa already I would suggest you go to Savannkhet Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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