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Do you need USD for the Lao visa at Chiang Khong, or are other currencies acceptable?

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Nov 30, 2023
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Laurence **********
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Not sure haven't been there for many years. Do you absolutely need USD for the Lao visa at Chiang Khong? Border bounce only!

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The discussion addresses whether USD is needed for obtaining a Lao visa at the Chiang Khong border. It was clarified that Thai Baht and Euros are acceptable alternatives.
Laurence **********
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Thanks for the information 😁
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Steve *******
Thai Baht is fine
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Richard *********
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 yea if you want over pay
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 Not really. USD is fine if you've got it but by the time you've bought Dollars and paid the fees it barely makes any difference.
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Laurence **********
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@Steve ******
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thb , euro ok
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