Seven weeks of Thai art of living and a trip to Laos: between tradition and adventure (reader's submission)
From the serene tranquility on the balustrade of our home in Ban Wang Khong Daeng to the lively streets of Bangkok and Chiang Mai, our seven-week trip through Thailand and a trip to Laos were a series of discoveries. Despite the concerned questions about possible jet lag, the time zone was the last thing on our minds. Our days were filled with exploring the rich culture, breathtaking landscapes and unique gastronomy of Southeast Asia. Between the hospitality in our restaurant, the activity in the gallery, and adding both new and antique treasures to our Thai home, we have embraced a pace of life that took us far from the daily grind. Our trip was a celebration of the art of living, guided by the principle that nothing is mandatory and everything is allowed.
Does anyone on this blog know if there is a train connection from Surat Thani to Vientiane (Laos)? I've looked on the 12Go site but can't find it. Does anyone know of another better site where you can also book train tickets?
On Thursday, July 21 in the afternoon, the Dutch embassy is organizing a consular consultation hour in Vientiane, Laos. On this occasion you can apply for a Dutch passport or identity card, have your life certificate signed and request a DigiD code.
Laos reopens borders to tourists
Laos reopened the country to tourists on May 9. This was confirmed at a press conference announcing that vaccinated tourists can visit the country without a pre-test or a test on arrival and without compulsory health insurance.
King Anouvong of Vientiane
Gringo describes a bit of history about Phraya Lae the Brave a leader of Lao migrants who sided with the Siamese king “in a regional uprising” and was named the first governor of Chaiyaphum in thanksgiving.
My name is Jack and I live in Muang Yao-Hangchat-Lampang. I want to apply for a tourist visa for 60 days in Vientiene – Laos. I plan to travel to Vientiene by bus. How many days should I allow for this and what is the procedure to get this visa?
Applying for a visa in Vientiane. For some time now you can submit your visa application at the Thai embassy (visa application department, Rue Bourichane) in Vientiane, by appointment. You can find all the info on thaivisavientiane.com.
Long wait in Vientiane, Laos, announced. Due to large crowds and a lack of staff, people now seem to have to make an appointment, online, with a processing time of two weeks. This announcement is in the media. If this is true, you should therefore start the application early
Hotel near the Thai Embassy in Vientiane?
By the end of the month I have to go to Vientiane, Thai embassy for a visa application. I will have to stay there for one night and have no idea which hotel or where to take a hotel. Does anyone have a proposal for a hotel, near the Thai embassy area and price around 1000 baht.
Dutch consulate Vientiane (Laos) has moved
On the Facebook page of the Dutch embassy in Bangkok we read the message that the activities of the honorary consul in Vientiane, Laos as of April 1, 2018 by Ms. Megan Ritchie will be handed over to Mr. Timo Hogenhout.
A touch of Laos (part 1)
From Bangkok you can travel to many Asian destinations at very reasonable airfares. This time, however, we go by train from Bangkok to Laos.
News from Thailand – March 29, 2012
Thaksin will be joined by about 50.000 red shirts from the Northeast during Songkran in Vientiane next month, says red shirt leader Nisit Sinthuphrai. They will gather at the Nong Khai stadium on April 11 to travel to Laos the next day. Asia Update tv will broadcast the visit live. Supposedly 10.000 red shirts travel to Siem Raep in Cambodia, where Thaksin is on April 14 and 15.