C urrency can be changed in most major towns, but we suggest you keep a ready supply of smaller US dollar bills. If you have arrived in Laos from Thailand, you may bring Thai Baht too. T ravellers cheques can be changed in major banks in Vientiane but are difficult to negotiate outside the capital city. C redit cards can be used in major hotels in Vientiane, but are of little use elsewhere. T he best option is, despite the risk of losing it, to bring cash.
Visitors arriving via Thailand can change travellers cheques in Bangkok for Thai Baht.
Alternatively, bring US dollars. Change Dollars or Baht into Kip as needed. Ltd. All rights reserved.