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SavanVegas, on 2012-05-16 15:37:40, said:

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Went to Savannakhet last month for a tourist visa.

There is covered car parking on the left just before the entrance on the Thai side of the bridge complex. Its 150 baht a night charge. Bus ticket from Thai to Laos was 50 baht each, the bus stops at Laos immigration and terminates at the market in Savannakhet. If you are travelling with a Thai partner and they do not have a passport they can get a 5 day boarder pass to enter Laos in the car park area.

As you know there are no lines when getting on the bus and you have to push in like everyone else. Apart from one racist remark shouted at me, we managed to get on the bus as it was very crowded.

Off the bus in Laos and on the left is the Laos immigration booth. 2 photos required. I tried to pay with US Dollars but they did not accept them, they only wanted Thai baht. I have payed with US dollars at Chonk Mek and Vientiane with no problems. After 10 minutes waiting saying i had no Thai baht it was clear i had to pay in Thai baht. After i got my Laos visa we had to pay an extra 40 baht to the security who check your passports.

By this time the bus that terminates at Savannakhet market had left and we took a tuk tuk to our Guesthouse, 100 baht each.

Stayed at Leena Guesthouse. 350 baht a night. Pleasant staff, clean room, hot shower, air conditioning, Thai TV only and free WIFI which was quick. Also, there was an open air restaurant where you can have breakfast or dinner. The food was satisfactory and the frenchbread was ok but the cheese was processed. You can also rent bicycles. It was a 10 minute walk to a main road where there were mini marts and restaurants etc.

We visited Lins Cafe which was walkable from the Guesthouse. Great food with basic surroundings.

Savannakhet is expensive compared to Vientiane. I would say most items in the minimarts are the Thai price plus 20 to 50 percent. Even a bowl of noodles where i would pay 35 baht in Thailand cost 65 baht in Savannakhet.

Upon reaching the Thai consulate you will be harassed by the visa agents opposite. They will try to sell you the visa form for 20 baht and complete the form for you at additional cost. These forms are free at the Thai consulate, although not displayed. Just go up to the window and ask. The forms are also very simple to complete. Just bring a pen and 2 photos.

There are many farangs doing the same and try to share a tuk tuk back to the market or bridge to reduce costs.

I went to the Casino last year in Savannakhet. Its nice to visit but is a few km out of town. There is not much to do in Savannakhet. The market was awful as Laos kids follow you and beg for money, with their hands pulling at your pockets and the museums are basic. There were a few massage shops on the main road but we did not bother. I found the Laos people to be reserved and there was not the friendliness i have experienced within Thailand.

General impressions, the incident with Laos immigration left a bitter taste and will look at using alternative options next time. In addition, Savannakhet is comparatively expensive compared to Vientiane and there was just nothing for us to do.

Finally, bring Loas Kip as they charge more if you pay in Thai baht.

i have the True H 3g Unlimited package in Ubon using an aircard in my PC. Had the package for 3 months and at first it was ok but recently its become very slow. Not opening websites and playing Youtube is hopeless. I would say im getting the same speeds as on Edge.

Normally i would avoid True, had the True Move TV, that was an utter shambles too. Their lackadaisical approach to customer service is fu##ing legendary.

Unfortunately dtac and ais dont have 3g here yet. But i may go back to using Edge as True charge over 1000 baht a month next month after the promotion period and im now getting only getting Edge speeds but paying for a 3g service.

They have a facebook page that shows floor plans etc. Looks like its going to be Ground floor for parking with levels 1, 2 and 3 for shops. The food park being located to the top floor. The main shops already typed on the plans are Tops, Robinsons and Home Works.

This is only a facebook page so i guess this info is not set in stone.

Anyway here's the link where it says you can follow their progress   http://www.facebook....fanpage?sk=info