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Bueng Kan Province, Bueng Kan Border Crossing, Paksan, Laos
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Crossing is done by local boats hired for 60 Baht per person. If there are few passengers, you must wait until the boat is full before crossing. Alternatively, you can pay a private fare depending on the agreed price (300 Baht). The Thai-Lao crossing sees many travelers during the Thai-Lao market days on Tuesdays and Fridays. The Bueng Kan border is about 3-5 kilometers from Bueng Kan town. You can take a tuk-tuk for 50 Baht from town to the border. Free restrooms are available at the border.
The ferry boat runs frequently, so no need to worry about availability. Avoid coming during lunch break as it is the rest time for the Lao side. After Thai exit procedures, wait for the boat and cross to Paksan. The boat ride takes some time. Upon arrival in Laos, there are three passport checks: first when boarding the boat, second at the immigration checkpoint in Paksan, and third when exiting the checkpoint. Once completed, you are warmly welcomed to Paksan, Borikhamxay Province, Laos.
From the border, tuk-tuks are available to Paksan town. Waiting for a group to share the ride reduces cost. I enjoyed the scenic view from the border to Paksan town. Bueng Kan Thai border checkpoint, passport stamping here. Waiting for the ferry to Paksan. Note that the ferry boarding points for passengers and vehicles are separate. The ferry fare from Bueng Kan to Paksan is 60 Baht per person. The boat departs only when full unless you pay extra for early departure. Upon arrival in Paksan, follow others to the immigration checkpoint.
Immigration procedures at Paksan border are straightforward. Take a tuk-tuk a few kilometers from town to Bueng Kan border to cross to Paksan. On the ferry from Bueng Kan to Paksan, after immigration clearance, tuk-tuks are more convenient than walking the 4 kilometers to town, but walking is also an option to enjoy the scenery. Prepare well before traveling to Paksan. View of the Mekong River at Bueng Kan. Bueng Kan border exit stamp. Warning sign about counterfeit cigarettes.
Waiting for the ferry to depart for Paksan. Bueng Kan city exit checkpoint. Bueng Kan-Paksan ferry. Waiting for the ferry to Paksan. Onboard before departure. The ferry used for round trips between Paksan and Bueng Kan. Bueng Kan pier on the Mekong River during moderate water level. The boat captain wears a Tiger Cement shirt, indicating the brand's popularity. Approaching Paksan. After disembarking, passport check is done before proceeding to immigration. Mekong River view at Paksan checkpoint. Paksan immigration checkpoint.
Inside the Paksan immigration checkpoint. On the way from the checkpoint to town, many accommodations are available. Walk all the way to town.
