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But some bars and clubs remain open well after midnight, some until late (club on roof of big hotel on the banks of the Mekhong for example). 1000 bahts LT no problem at all with freelancers.

I have never tried without a visa but have read everywhere that the bus would not wait long enough for you to get a visa on arrival. And indeed I found the visa on arrival process in Laos to be quite...

Beer is great and decently priced, agreed.

French wine is a lot less expensive than in Thailand, agreed.

French food is not cheaper than in Pattaya for example and I do not find it is worth the...

You are right, the Lao visa is needed to take this bus and that's why it is not an option unless you got your visa in BKK.
It's a great option for the return trip though.
Schedule of international...

The bus situation is very easy to figure out. Looking to your right when coming out of the Lao border checkpoint you can see 2-3 "minimarts"/noodle shops and in front of them a very recognizable bus...

Soi Fang Dong ( ซอยแฝงดง ) ain't easy to find but once you've found the forest you've gone too far.

I think 2nd class is much better value than 1st class too. Paid 490 bahts last time for fan sleeper in 2nd class from Udon to BKK which I booked the same day as departure. My advice: never ever book...

OK thanks but with only 6+ girls available it's also likely that nobody takes my fancy. Besides, the rates you mention are by no means different from standard Udon rates for bargirls. Anyway I will...

Would you mind elaborating a bit?
What kind of bar? Where exactly?

I can see Adulyadet soi 7 on my map, I'll give it a whirl next time I'm in town. Thanks for the clarification.

When I was finished at Soi Sow Fai Daeng I had a Leo with my newly found Thai friend...

I stand corrected. The Thai guy called it soi jet (without telling me of which 'thanon').

Can confirm. Went to soi 7 for the first time at Christmas. A Thai guy (whom I had just met in a karaoke bar) brought me there.
Visited 4 houses and the line-up was acceptable to good in all of...

Thanks a lot for these informative and entertaining updates RCA Knight. Good luck in the real world!