Bridge Crossing - Customs & Excise

[jackspratt]

I need to do a crossing into Laos at Nong Khai later this month, and return of course.

Can anyone with recent experience report of the current state of play with the fiscal fiends, with respect to alcohol?

From past experience - from a few years ago however - they were not particularly fussed about wine, and concentrated mainly on spirits.

Is this still the case?

[deankham]

I'm always confused about how many can of beer you are allowed to bring. Some clarification would be much appreciated.

[thaiguzzi]

1 x litre bottle of spirits per person.
or
1 x 3 litre box of wine pp
or
1 x case of canned beer pp

[jackspratt]

Thanks tg.

Look forward to any other recent experiences.

[joepai]

I always bring back a full case of Laos Gold in the car without problems

[pipoz4444]

Can I ask, is buying booze, say Wine or Spirits in Laos any cheaper in Laos than buying it in Udon Thani?

pipoz4444

[joepai]

Can I ask, is buying booze, say Wine or Spirits in Laos any cheaper in Laos than buying it in Udon Thani?

pipoz4444

Yes - lower taxation

[sometimewoodworker]

Can I ask, is buying booze, say Wine or Spirits in Laos any cheaper in Laos than buying it in Udon Thani?

pipoz4444

Yes - lower taxation

There is the little corner Booz shop just down from immigration that often has prices that could actually match the Laos duty free or at least get close to them. It's worth checking as then you don't need to carry it all the way back

[pipoz4444]

Can I ask, is buying booze, say Wine or Spirits in Laos any cheaper in Laos than buying it in Udon Thani?

pipoz4444

Yes - lower taxation

There is the little corner Booz shop just down from immigration that often has prices that could actually match the Laos duty free or at least get close to them. It's worth checking as then you don't need to carry it all the way back

Thanks STWW

If it is available on the Thai side of the border, at a reasonable price, then no need for any hassles dragging it back in from Laos

pipoz4444

[747man]

Can I ask, is buying booze, say Wine or Spirits in Laos any cheaper in Laos than buying it in Udon Thani?

pipoz4444

Yes - lower taxation

There is the little corner Booz shop just down from immigration that often has prices that could actually match the Laos duty free or at least get close to them. It's worth checking as then you don't need to carry it all the way back

Does That Little Booz Shop sell ANY of the Cigarettes that you buy at Laos Duty Free,Where They are 350 Baht a Carton for the ones I Buy (They are Korean Cigs )???

[sometimewoodworker]

This is the shop

(17.4062626, 102.7902807)

[pipoz4444]

This is the shop

IMG_7722.jpeg

(17.4062626, 102.7902807)

Is this in Nong Khai or Udon Thani?

Just wondered how one enters the coordinates of 17.4062626 102.7902807 into the Google Map for Thailand, so that it automatically zooms to the place/location, or can't this be done?

pipoz4444

[jackspratt]

Left click, drag and highlight the coordinates, right click, google search, Bob's ya' uncle.

[pipoz4444]

STWW

is that shop midway between the Udon Thani Police Station and the Udon Wittaya School

pipoz4444

[sometimewoodworker]

STWW

is that shop midway between the Udon Thani Police Station and the Udon Wittaya School

Udon Wittaya School - Google Maps_Page_2.jpg

pipoz4444

Walking along Phosi road from immigration towards the round about it is on the right hand corner of the first cross road

Maybe 100~200 meters

[tamada]

This is the shop

IMG_7722.jpeg

(17.4062626, 102.7902807)

I was referred to this shop as a source of cigars. He has a moderate selection of run-of-the-mill swisher and individual edward type coronas and cigarillos but nothing to write home about. They're in that front-facing display case on the right side entrance.

I need to check it out on my return for his booze selections. Fed up buying half decent port at airport duty free shops.

[jackspratt]

To continue on this subject (sort of) - does anyone have any recommendations on Vientiane hotels from recent experience, around US$40-50/night (TBH1200 - 1500).

Cheers

[sometimewoodworker]

To continue on this subject (sort of) - does anyone have any recommendations on Vientiane hotels from recent experience, around US$40-50/night (TBH1200 - 1500).

Cheers

If you need to visit the Thai embassy then the one virtually opposite is serviceable, and extremely convenient, but if you don't want the embassy I'll pass on a recommendation.

[747man]

To continue on this subject (sort of) - does anyone have any recommendations on Vientiane hotels from recent experience, around US$40-50/night (TBH1200 - 1500).

Cheers

Jack, When I Was there for my Visa Renewal Last November I Stayed at The Lao Silk Hotel It was O,K for Me It's in a Side Soi in the City Centre with a few Bars & Restaurants within EASY Walking Distance to The River also,The Only Drawback is that it may be Too Cheap for You, I Paid 550 Baht inc;Breakfast I Also found it CLEAN & Quiet,There is also a Lao Bank on the Corner of the Main Road.......I Would have NO Hesitation staying there again.....

[747man]

Just Checked that Hotel I Recommended ( The Lao Silk Hotel ) it's on Agoda & Is 590 Baht This Month for a Double / Twin Roon.....