What??? You don't need an agent for a 60day tourist visa. Apply yourself. Get a stamp upon arrival and in 60days extend. After that extension you can think about a visa run. Ex soldier here too 🇮🇪
I'm here in Vientiane, took night train to Bangkok and another night 2 NonhKhai, fabulous new trains both times. Easy 2 buy Lao visa at border, cross the mekong by bus and then to Vientiane by local bus at border, easy, not expensive and drama free!