I couldn't find any subtopic on Laos. I'm in Thai with a retirement visa and would like to visit Laos. Do I need a visa or just pay 1000 baht or so

Of course u need a visa  :-)

it varies form $30-45 depending on ur passport,  available at all land borders or flying in

On ‎8‎/‎8‎/‎2016 at 9:22 AM, phuketrichard said:

Of course u need a visa  :-)

it varies form $30-45 depending on ur passport,  available at all land borders or flying in

Nearly all land borders. Some smaller ones are still exceptions and don't offer VOA on the Lao side. Beung Kan/Paksan is one. Phu Doo is another (though reportedly there is VOA there since Jan 1 but I'd confirm that to make sure).

Some countries are visa exempt for Laos. ASEAN nationals, Russians, South Koreans, Japanese, Swiss, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein. So I wouldn't say "of course u need a visa" this depends on his nationality.