yes she does a professional job but it only takes about 10 minutes and i think she told my wife she had 5 to do that day.in her defence the first time i needed to do one the solicitor in my local town wanted 5000 to do it
i get mine signed by an english speaking soliciter/lawyer. she charges 1000 baht but signs and stamps everything and also gives me a copy of her diploma to send
you can park your car just outside the friendship bridge and walk to the passport control and buy an international bus ticket. think they are every hour.
when i did mine i just went to immigration and gave them the two passports think i had to fill a form or get something copied but it was all done there and then. dont remember paying anything either
never been to Vientiaine. but visa on arrival at Savanaket is no problem. assume its the same at V.just fill in a form and give them your passport cash and photo.believe the visa is now 2000 baht was 1500