@Joe **********

thank you .. would probably drive .. I’ve looked at google

Maps , my girl is from Korat which is on the way .. so that might work

I didn't realise there was a consulate at Savannakhet .. how did you travel there ?? fly ? bus ?

if you get delayed go the embassy the next day.. the alternative is go the day before anyway... its worked for me twice ... ..I don't know why I bother sharing ...

yes.. that nearly an hour ... plenty of time ... its either that or fly in the day before

A bit late if you are there !!

Accept a taxi from one of the touts before Laos immigration .. they will get you through quicker

Book a hotel on the Riverside so that your Thai Sim will still work

If you rent a scooter ( a good idea to kill time and the taxis back and forth to consulate ) - police will fine you if you have your lights on in day time

I found some out of town girly bars , if that’s your thing

I found a great expats Irish Bar on the dark side O’Gradys I think it was

Nice Cafe 200 meters up from consulate - cafe sinouk

@home nightclub is good for hook up after midnight

I've got lots of little tips about Laos ... if its relevant

No - at the consulate they didn’t ask for anything .. I have copies of passport pages and entry stamps and a copy of my rental contract , that the girl prechecking my docs , have me straight back.

At immigration coming back into Thailand .. I clearly wrote on my tm entry form that I live Pattaya , Chon Buri .. the lady asked me “ you live Chaing Mai , right ??”

Was that a trick question to try catch me out !!!!

Thank you guys .. that’s why I was hoping !! ... I’m going to post in a few days how i did this trip a easy way this time

Thank you guys .. that’s why I was hoping !! ... I’m going to post in a few days how i did this trip a easy way this time

Fair point !!