I intend to try and avoid a trip to Bangkok from Lampang and look into going from here -- the last time I came back there was a mini van that took us from Nong Khai to Lampang on its way to Chiang Mai. I have 12 photos and I also have to pay for Laos visa as well as part of costs. I have organised a mini-van return from Chiang Mai to Vientiane and back again from Nong Khai for 1,700 Baht so that is the trip done and I have to get my own songtel from Vientiane to Nong Khai pick up for return to Lampang. How long does the visa last if I recall it last 60 days??
don't worry I have it under control.
kind regards
Neal in Lampang