Great post. Very helpful. I need to run to Vientiane on 2nd/3rd September from Chiang Mai. Based in Chiang Dao at that time so trying to figure out timing re flights and buses. I will need to get to Chiang Mai first by bus at 6am. Any advice much appreciated. Thanks
Jen Theiny, your question about the visa can be answered here as it might help others....... I got 60 day visa through the Thai Embassy Dublin and will extend it here in Bangkok