Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
MONEY
There are plenty of ATMs in Vientiane, especially along Th Setthathirath. Banks listed
here change cash and travellers cheques and issue cash advances (mostly in kip, but occa-
sionally in US dollars and Thai baht) against Visa and/or MasterCard. All are open
8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday.
ANZ ( 021-222700; 33 Th Lan Xang) Main branch has two ATMs and can provide cash ad-
vances on Visa or MasterCard for a flat fee of 45,000K. Additional ATMs can be found on
Th Setthathirath and Th Fa Ngoum.
Bank of Ayudhya ( 021-214575; 79/6 Th Lan Xang) Cash advances on Visa cards here carry a
1.5% commission.
Banque pour le Commerce Extérieur Lao (BCEL; cnr Th Pangkham & Th Fa Ngoum; 8.30am-7pm
Mon-Fri, to 3pm Sat & Sun) Best rates; longest hours. Exchange booth on Th Fa Ngoum and
three ATMs attached to the main building.
Joint Development Bank (75/1-5 Th Lan Xang) Usually charges the lowest commission on cash
advances. Also has an ATM.
Siam Commercial Bank (117 Th Lan Xang) ATM and cash advances on Visa.
POST
Post, Telephone & Telegraph (PTT; cnr Th Lan Xang & Th Khu Vieng;
8am-5pm Mon-Fri, to noon
Sat & Sun) Come here for poste restante and stamps.
TOURIST INFORMATION
Tourist Information Centre (NTAL; www.ecotourismlaos.com ; Th Lan Xang; 8.30am-noon &
1.30-4pm) Based in an attractive, easy-to-use room, the centre has descriptions of each
province, brochures and some regional maps, plus English-speaking staff who can provide
detailed information on visiting Phu Khao Khuay NPA.
TRAVEL AGENCIES
Green Discovery ( 021-264528; www.greendiscoverylaos.com ; Th Setthathirath) The country's
most respected adventure tours specialist; as well as kayaking, cycling, zip-lining and
trekking trips, they can also help with travel arrangements.
Lasi Ticketing MAP GOOGLE MAP ( 021-222851; www.lasiglobal.com ; Th François Ngin;
8am-5pm Mon-Fri, 8.30am-noon Sat) With helpful English-speaking staff, Lasi sells air, VIP
bus and train tickets, and arranges visas for Cambodia and Vietnam. Speak to Miss Pha.
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