Multiple non-imm o (wedding) in Vientiane - confused / Savannakhet questions

[happysoul]

Hello,

I'm a bit confused... On the website of the Thai consulate in Vientiane, they say that a multiple non-imm is possible for residents only. What does that mean ? As I have the yellow tambien baan, am i considered as a resident ?

Then if I go to Savannakhet, can i enter with a car ? Probably yes (what i've seen on here) but is it worth it. I would then like to go to Luang Prabang and then back in Thailand through Huai Kon (possible?) or drive up to Chiang Khong (possible?) as i live in Chiang Mai.

Thanks for any answers, cheers

[ubonjoe]

Vientiane will not do a multiple entry non-o visa. Savannakhet is the only choice you have.

You can take a car into to Laos but you need a passport for it and the original green book.

For just a trip across the border to get a visa it is no worth the trouble.

[questionsreplies]

How to get the passport ?

[ubonjoe]

How to get the passport ?

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[happysoul]

Ubonjoe, thanks for the answer. I love to drive and thought could have a drive in laos back up to Chiang kong or saen... But looks complicated and expensive compared to a go and return by bus. Guess will do whatever is needed so I can stand the bus journey. Driver, at the next stop, where is the closest bar? Pick me there when you leave 555

Edited January 29, 2015 by happysoul

[ubonjoe]

You could fly to Udon Thani from CM and get a bus from there to Savannakhet.

There are also flights to Khon Kaen from CM. See: http://www.kanairlines.com/main/flight-schedule/

[happysoul]

Great, that was the airline i couldn't remember. Thanks for the link.