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Several baguette vendors can be found on or near Fountain Sq in the morning, and the ad-
Setthathirat; meals 15,000K; 6am-10pm; )
, unnamed but for an ETL sign, looks like
someone's front room (hung with family photos and portraits of Ho Chi Minh) and serves
meals 10,000-15,000K; 6am-9pm)
, though short on charm, is wallet-friendly, with a wide
choice of rice and noodles.
Phamxay Restaurant
(Th Setthathirat; 8am-12am)
Catching whatever breeze is going, this joint sits on the river-
front and covers rice dishes,
láhp
variations, soup, fried shrimp and fried morning glory.
Nice place for a sundowner.
LAOTIAN
$
FUSION
$$
Inthira Restaurant
(Th Chao Anou; mains 45,000K; 7am-10pm; )
With its industrial-chic exposed cement
walls, low-lit ambience, open-range kitchen and handsome bar stocked with brightly
glowing spirits, this is the place to stop for breakfast, lunch or dinner. An Asian fusion
menu features delicious
steak au poivre, đôm yam
soup, copious salads, curries, stir-fries
and very competent burgers. Recommended.
Information
BCEL
(Th Vientiane)
Changes major currencies and travellers cheques, and makes cash ad-
vances on Visa. Has three ATMs in town, including one in Fountain Sq, as well as one at
the bus station.
Lao Development Bank
(Th Vientiane)
Cash only - no exchange or Visa advances.
Post Office
(Th Kuvoravong)
Also offers expensive international phone calls.
Tha Khaek Hospital
(cnr Th Chao Anou & Th Champasak)
Tha Khaek Hospital is fine for minor
ailments or commonly seen problems including malaria and dengue. Seek out English-
speaking Dr Bounthavi.
Tourist Information Centre
( 030 530 0503, 020 5571 1797;
www.khammuanetourism.com
;
Th Vien-
tiane; 8.30am-5pm)
The excellent tourist information centre has plenty of informative
pamphlets and sells maps of the town and province. Also runs tours.
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