Advice please for the best mode of travel and prices, from Suvarnabhumi airport to Hua Hin.

Vientiane advice:

Traveling to Vientiane via Udon Thani. Can you suggest or advise about travel from there to Vientiane proper? Are there still shuttles from airport to Nong Khai or border? Approximate cost? How about from the border into Vientiane? It's been a million years since I've gone and I forgot how to navigate this piece. Thanks for any suggestions. 🙏✌

(Confirmed appointment at Consulate, lodging, etc. Just need to get myself there!)

Can anyone suggest a decent budget Phuket Sandbox Hotel that has a package that includes airport shuttle and tests?