July 12, 201312 yr I have been asked to accompany someone (a Thai) to travel to Laos just for a passport stamp. I live in Bangkok, so would travel to Khon Kaen ? to collect her. Her sponsor (son in law) is paying all expenses, and is generous to a fault. I am not looking to make any money from him, but no expense barred, what is most comfortable and easiest way to do this please ?
July 13, 201312 yr From Koen Kaen to the bridge in Nong Kai and then cross over to Laos. If you were in Kalasin you could go to Mukdahan and crossover bridge to Savannakhet.
July 13, 201312 yr If you don't have a car, then the best way is to take a bus from Morchit Mai bus terminal to Khon Kaen, meet your friend there, then get a bus direct to Vientiane (Leaves at 7:45am or around 12:30ish from the air conditioned bus terminal). There are also a tonne of buses to Udon or Nong Khai if those times aren't good for you, although constantly switching buses isn't that convenient. Cost will be around 1000฿ each way from BKK to Vientiane, give or take a little (+around 1000-1500 for visa on arrival when you get to Lao)
July 13, 201312 yr Another way is for you to take the very comfortable NakhonChai Air bus from Mochit -- they have their own very nice separate terminal -- to Khon Kaen. I would then arrange (or have pre-arranged) a rental car with a driver to take you to the bridge at Nong Khai and then drive you back to Khon Kaen. Probably around 1500 + fuel for the car + driver. Then you can return to BKK at your leisure. Of course, you can always fly ThaiAir BKK - KKC -BKK but the 6 hour bus ride is pleasant enough and they leave every half hour so so door-to-door time is close to the same.
July 13, 201312 yr Make sure you have a re-entry permit, or your current visa will become invalid. You will also have to pay (US$35 or B.1500) for a Laos visa.
July 13, 201312 yr Author Thanks to all, I think Nakornchai Air for me to KK, then favour car to Kalasin, on to Mukhadan. Any suggestions for accomodation in Laos if a day or two stay is wanted please? Also good car and driver from KK to Mukadhan ?
July 13, 201312 yr while there may be many I have used this one -- right near Kosa hotel -- Telephone number in link: http://www.farangfriendly.com/khon-kaen/mueang-khon-kaen/car-rental-leasing/narujee-car-rent-khon-kaen-city Note that if you want to stay in Laos instead of just crossing over and returning that would change the one-day rental car situation.
July 14, 201312 yr If someone eles is paying, I would recommend the follwing website.... http://www.savanvegas.com/ Several choices as to transportation.... As someone eles warned, besure to obtain a "ReEntry Permit" from your Thai Immigration Office prior to leaving... Thus avoiding having to change your current "Permitted to Stay Until" stamp... Pianoman
July 14, 201312 yr I apologise for using this topic for a general question but I/ve just joined the forum and cannot figure out how to post a topic.
July 14, 201312 yr In each forum there is a black button saying start new topic click that, it is in the same position as the reply to this topic above on this page.
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