@Leigh ********

You have to go into the Malaysia so go though immigration and then see if they will let you leave the same day. People have been caught and charged with overstay in Thailand only leaving Thailand and not entering another country. Enjoy KL

@David ******

the visa stamp has to be transferred to your new passport at the office where it was approved. UK assports have changed colour to black after they left the EU.

As you are married to an ex government employee , once the marriage is registered and you are issued with a pink Thai ID card you are covered by the universal health in government hospitals ( If I remember correctly its a max charge of 45b for treatment and medication) You wife will have to check with your local hospital to ensure your registered. I'm married to a former government teacher and have this coverage.

@Sharron ******

Thailand has a big problem with bed bugs in hostels and some hotels

Maybe get you own plows and cases then wash them yourself to see if things improve. If the hotel does inhouse laundry go and see what powder they are using. Find a better quality one toh wash your self

@Sharron ******

bed bugs would be more wide spread

@Chris ******

if you are coming back to Thailand in thr next year jump the hoops and get the visa extension for a year.

Maybe stop at the Casino /duty free shop at the Laos border to change the Kip to Baht

Good luck on the border bus. Im not sure about the train that crosses the border from Vientiane to Nang khai