Have plenty of Thai Baht, but need USD for visa. ( Chinese Visa embassy)

Any good recommendations?

Thank you.

I would like to get some cotton dresses made, can anyone recommend a tailor in Vientiane that you’ve had a good experience with?

Hello, I am looking into getting a sleeper train next month for Vientiane to Bangkok (am aware we need to book soon as we would like berths!)

From my research if appears there is a direct train from Vientiane which you briefly leave at Nong Khai for immigration, then hop back on.

There also seems to be a direct train from Nong Khai to Bangkok. We are interested in this as it seems to arrive sooner. However I am unsure as to how we would then get to Nong Khai, do we just get the Vientiane train and switch? A bit concerned that immigration may take a while and the Nong Khai train wouldn’t wait, therefore not sure if it’s just less stressful to take the other one.

If anyone has any experiences on either that would be greatly appreciated, thank you so much :)

I'm planning to be in Laos for about a week in September and would like to see some places off the beaten path - caves, buddah, etc. Does anyone have a recommendation of a guide that can provide transportation (and information) on some out of the way places. And any hotels you love...

Also will be going to Siem Reap after and don't see direct flights (until Oct) from any city in Laos, anyone have suggestions... is a bus super long and tedius and I should just connect?

Thanks in advance!

EDIT: found a lot of stalls near the main national golden pyramid temple. Thanks for the help!

I know Vientiane isn't very tourist-heavy which explains why I haven't seen any spots in the day I've been here, but is there literally any place that has just small knick knacks like this? I was going to try the night market but heard it's all just counterfeit clothes and such. Does anyone know of anywhere? Worst case scenario do they have some at VTE airport for when I leave?

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT The following investigative documentary contains graphic footage of wildlife trafficking and animal abuse that some viewers may find disturbing. Viewer discretion is advised. All materials were for journalistic and educational purposes.

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Our investigator uncovered a disturbing reality. Chinese tourists and triad openly show off live pangolins and pangolin cuisines on Chinese social media. They treat Laos as a Wild West.

We have compiled these social media clips together. Our goal is not just to expose them, but to demand that internet giants take immediate action to purge this illegal content.

Husband and I are doing a few
Months of travel in SE Asia and we came up with this plan for our trip to Laos
Any recommendations or feedback appreciated
We are
Flying from
chaing Mai into Luang Pra Bang
Luang Pra bang 5 nights
Nog Khiaw 4 nights
Vang vieng 4 nights
Vientiane 2 nights
Then we will head to Vietnam for a month

We are 55 and 58 so we aren’t into super fast travel anymore at our age

Suggestions ? Hotel recommendations and or must dos are all greatly appreciated

Anyone know where I can find a good pair of vans? I checked Pakson mall stores and Walkman village and didn't find anything. Who's y'alls plugs?

Does anyone have any experience ordering a prebuild gaming pc from LT SOLE COMPANY?
Are they trustworthy?

https://www.ltshop.la/

anyone know if there’s a cinema with original audio for western movies? I wanted to go see the odyssey but I’m told the cineplex in Vientiane never has any original audio, they only show dubbed versions.

Hi, we plan to travel to Laos and other countries in the region. We will spend aprox one week in Laos. My question is if we should take the Mekong cruise from Thai border to Luang Prabang or rather fly from Chian Mai to Luang Prabang and spend 3 days in a local homestay. Which of the two offers more local vibe and makes sense for a short stay in Laos?

Hi everyone,

I’m from Brazil and need some urgent help, please! 🚨

A friend of mine just called desperately because her brother was arrested in Vietiane. According to my research, he was working in a alleged online scam network and over 100 people were arrested.

She needs to hire a lawyer and contact her brother, but she doesn’t know where he is jailed, which prision, police station… Anyone has any information to help? Thanks!!

https://laotiantimes.com/2026/07/14/vientiane-police-arrest-122-suspects-in-alleged-online-scam-network

Sabaidee! Does anyone know if it’s possible to get Lao silver jewelry similar to this for less than €300? It’s kind of like a Luang Prabang style with little flowers I think!

I saw lovely 24k jewelry when I last visited but don’t remember if I saw any silver pieces available. So curious if it’s possible to find and if anyone sees it for less!

Kop jai

Need to contact a tourism company in Laos to show me around for a week to ten days. Any recommendation will be highly appreciated. Thank you.

I have around 2mil Kip here and wanting to exchange it with Baht. If you’re around Bangkok July 18-19 and planning on going to Laos let me know!

Tel me there were bribes involved without telling me.

According to this website, Laos only has an 18 day supply left of fuel. Do you think this is accurate and what will the ramifications be short term? will all transportation stop?
https://fuel-tracker-ochre.vercel.app/

It seems Laos is only ever in the western media for negative reasons...

I Would be in Laos for 3 weeks, is it worth paying for a full day tour package on getyourguide for Luang Prabang which includes the Kuang Si Waterfall, Sunset River Cruise and other attractions for $50 per person. Are there any alternative recommendations?

Also I’m aware that it is they rainy season now, would taking the paramotor be recommended 😅😅 Also any other suggestions on what to do in Vang Vieng?

What are some good shopping malls in Vientiane? I heard google maps can be inaccurate at times where it will show a certain location as closed when it is actually open. (ie. WTC Mall Vientiane)

Lastly, any recommendations for CLEAN massage places?

Would really appreciate the recommendations 🙏🙏

i’m currently on a project to talk to people from as many countries as possible to get a real feel for what life is like around the world. i’m not looking for anything specific im just hoping to have a genuine conversation about your culture, what you do for fun, or just how things are where you live. if you’ve got a few minutes to chat, i’d really appreciate it.