Laos border crossing at Chong Mek. It's NEW. We came back to Pakse via the land border at Chong Mek

We're back in Laos. We entered Laos via the Chong Mek border crossing in Ubon province, Thailand. The Laos side is brand new and is a very positive experience compared to that of about 5 months ago.

[@siamratblog]

Good to see they've upgraded the facilities at Chong Mek. Exited from there to Thailand back in Jan 2022. Didn't have any problems but the old Lao immigration building was a bit "rustic"

[@everythinglaos9948]

Yes it certainly is a massive improvement. We left Laos through here in June and it was a lot better leaving than it was entering. I will now not hesitate to use this crossing point if flights from bangkok to pakse dont resume.

[@Quatroskin]

Is there transportation from the Lao border when you cross to Pakse ?

[@everythinglaos9948]

We usually get picked up but yes there are always people there looking for a fare. Cheers Craig

[@sundaypaw1105]

I know your daughter Bibi

[@dahlaythaw3625]

Epsom ps

[@dahlaythaw3625]

She my friend

[@everythinglaos9948]

Bibi says hello 😊