There are currently various ways that travellers can pass between Thailand and Lao PDR, including by plane from Bangkok and Sukhothai in Thailand to Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Savannakhet or Pakse in Lao PDR.
Travellers coming by car or bus can use any of the four Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges across the Mekong River to cross border checkpoints.
There are currently various ways that travellers can pass between Thailand and Lao PDR, including by plane from Bangkok and Sukhothai in Thailand to Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Savannakhet or Pakse in Lao PDR.
Travellers coming by car or bus can use any of the four Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges across the Mekong River to cross border checkpoints. The most commonly used bridge is between Nong Khai in Thailand and Vientiane in Lao PDR. A second bridge can be found crossing between Mukdahan in Thailand and Savannakhet in Lao PDR. There is a third bridge across the river border between Thailand’s Nakhon Phanom and Thakhek in Lao PDR. The most recent bridge to be completed (which opened in December 2013) is between Chiang Rai in Thailand and Bokeo in Lao PDR.
It is also possible to travel into Lao PDR. via the Mekong River itself. Many travel agencies and transport companies offer cruise services along the mighty river from Chiang Rai and all the way up to Luang Prabang.