Travel Reference
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Tourist Police ( 021-251128; Th Lan Xang)
INTERNET ACCESS
There are several internet cafes on Th Setthathirath. Rates are around 6000K per hour
with a decent broadband speed. Most have international telephone facilities. Wi-fi is free
at most cafes.
True Coffee Internet (Th Set-thathirath; per hour 8000K; 9am-9pm; ) The coolest spot to
surf, this cafe also sells Apple accesories and has brownies, yoghurt and fresh juices. En-
joy a latte as you Skype, or use the free wi-fi.
MEDIA
Your only option for local news and upcoming events is the state-censored Vientiane
Times. French speakers should look for the weekly Le Rénovateur . Bangkok Post, the
Economist, Newsweek and Time can also be found in minimarts and bookshops.
MEDICAL SERVICES
Vientiane's medical facilities will do for broken bones and the diagnosis of dengue fever
and malaria, but for anything more serious we strongly recommend you cross to Thailand
for the Aek Udon International Hospital ( in Thailand 0 4234 2555; Th Phosri) , which can dis-
patch an ambulance, or in critical situations an airlift, to take you to nearby Udon Thani.
The Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge is closed between 10pm and 6am, but Thai/Lao immig-
ration will open for ambulances.
In Vientiane try the following:
Alliance International Medical Center ( 021-513095; Th Luang Prabang) This brand new hospit-
al is fresh, clean and treats basic ailments such as broken bones, and dispenses antibiotics.
It is behind the Honda Showroom near Wattay International Airport.
Australian Embassy Clinic ( 021-353840; Th Thadeua; 8.30am-5pm Mon-Fri) For nationals of
Australia, Britain, Canada, Papua New Guinea and New Zealand only. This clinic's Aus-
tralian doctor treats minor problems by appointment; it doesn't have emergency facilities.
Accepts cash or credit cards. A block southeast of Patuxai.
Poppy's Pharmacy & Beauty MAP GOOGLE MAP ( 030-981 0108; Th Hengboun;
8am-10pm) Bright and clean, this modern, well-stocked pharmacy is great for toiletries,
cosmetics, sun cream, malaria pills (not Larium), and sleeping tablets for long bus jour-
neys.
Setthathirat Hospital ( 021-351156) This hospital, 6.5km northeast of the city centre, is an-
other option for minor ailments.
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