Which is a safer way to cross the border into Thailand from Vientiane: by Nong Khai or by air?

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Jul 12, 2019

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Hello, I'm now at Vientiane .

which way is more safe to cross the border, by border on nong khai or by air? I have been in thailand from mid january on a tourist 30 day entry and extensions.

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The user is in Vientiane and is inquiring whether it is safer to cross into Thailand via the Nong Khai border or by air, considering they have been in Thailand on a tourist visa since mid-January and are aware of the 30-day entry and extensions.

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