How long does it take to process a 60-day tourist visa in Laos for Thailand?

Confusing so where are you now, why didn't you apply for tourist visa firstly.

This has given me a new plan to consider! I was going to try and obtain a TV in Cambodia, where I'll be before Thailand. But I'm not sure the embassy there is still functional or if it's online or walk in. I'm going to Laos anyway after a few weeks in Thailand. So l could now do it there , come back hopefully with a 60 days SETV and stay until just before Songkran.

You’ll be leaving your current job, but you’re on a tourist visa?

The BIG thing that makes peoples' processing times stretch out are

failure to upload PROOF you're actually in Lao <- meaning you upload your visa/entry stamp.

And not uploading 3 months of bank records like it says on the eVisa information page

Another thing that runs people off the rails is that they do the application too fast and not check the data they entered is 100% correct, especially where you scan the MRZ of your passport on the data page and it auto-fills <- you can edit that if it's wrong but it has to match 100% with what you key in

Data entry errors result in automatic cancellation, meaning you lose the application fee and have to apply again. Requests for more documentation only delay the processing time

GO SLOW, it's not a race, check the data, upload what they want, where they want it, print the QR and go pay then wait it out for the approval email

I'm heading up to Laos for the same reason. E-visa states it can take anywhere from 5-14 days for approval, although someone I know got theirs in 2 days last week so it's really hard to know! I plan to enjoy Laos though and make a trip out of it, it's a stunningly beautiful place!

I'm going to take the advice given here and go through the application process here to ensure I have everything before sending in the application while in Laos

Do as Tod says but start your application in the comfort of your "home" in Thailand and upload and double-check everything except the Proof of Location section. You can save an application at any point then return to it later to continue. When you get to Laos you can take a photo of your visa and entry stamp within minutes of arrival to complete and submit your application. Take all of your uploaded documents and more with you just in case they ask for something specific while you are there.

it comes down to how well you are at filling out the online application without mistakes (which results in a cancellation) with the correct documentation (so they don't have to email you for more documents) and when you apply (so you don't get hung there over the weekend)

As a general rule if you apply online say sunday, show up at the consulae monday morning with the QR code confirmation to pay in cash for the visa you should have the approval by wenesday

They're pretty fast 3-5 business days on regular (Non-O, Non-B, Non-ED, Tourist) visas

Don't forget to upload your visa/entry stamp to Lao to show you're actually in the country