Safe Place To Park On The Thai Side Near Vientiane

[davevi]

I want to self drive to the Thai side of the Vientiane border to do a Visa conversion.

I am taking a rental car so I will need to leave it on the Thai side of the board.

My question is:

Is there a secure place or area where we could leave the car for two days while we are taking care of Visa issues in Vientiane?

Thanks.

[MESmith]

Just before the border crossing on the left hand side. Secure parking. 100bt per night, I think.

[onthedarkside]

Just before the border crossing on the left hand side. Secure parking. 100bt per night, I think.

Not so sure about secure parking, but there is a large car park on the left side just as you enter the Freedom Bridge. Last time we went over to Vientiane we left our rental bike there, never had a problem.

[ericthai]

I have not been there in about 3 years, but last time I took my car I parked it on the left hand side where there are some stores and restaurants. One of the owners has parking in the back with a security guard so it's safe. Dont recall the parking amount believe we negotiated on the price and ended up paying 150B.

This was under cover too.

[MESmith]

Just before the border crossing on the left hand side. Secure parking. 100bt per night, I think.

Not so sure about secure parking, but there is a large car park on the left side just as you enter the Freedom Bridge. Last time we went over to Vientiane we left our rental bike there, never had a problem.

Well it's secure as in a private company is running it as a business. Fenced off. No marines or armed guards

[junglechef]

Sometimes I leave my truck on the Thai side and take my bicycle over and park at a hotel with the arrangement that I will stay on my return as well. Never been an extra charge or problem and just hire someone to drive me to the crossing.