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Can you drive through Laos to Vietnam and back without major issues at roads and border crossings?

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Nov 9, 2023

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Can you drive through Laos  to  Vietnam,,and back without major problems, both roads and border crossings

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Driving through Laos to Vietnam and back is possible but comes with various challenges. It is essential to ensure that your vehicle is properly equipped with necessary documentation, such as a 'passport' for the car and anglicized license plates. Although some users expressed interest in the trip, others voiced caution and noted potential difficulties at border crossings and road conditions.

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Bruce ***********

That would be fun

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that's what I think, but I'm an old senile ducker

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Ios *****************

I don't recommend it to you.

stop the car at nong khay

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Does your car have the necessary "passport" and anglicised number plates to leave Thailand?

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Willow *********

Good question I have wondered the same driving out of country.

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Albert ********

The cats may need visas

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Yes

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Jeffrey **********

Lots of issues to overcome

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what are they please?

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Mark ***************

Thanks

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Left hand steering required in Vietnam or. special permit, Lao allows it.

Insurance valid in 3 countries

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