the last time I did the border run for a new visa my wife dropped me on the thai side. I walked out to Laos and walked back! It was very simple and easy!
There is an option on the land border for car registration but the car would need a car passport, which is why the first time we walked across and took a taxi to Pakse and the last time I just walked across and back!
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