Entering Laos from Thailand via Chiang Khong/Houay Xai border a problem on.

...Lao National Day? I just earlier booked my ride to Chiang Khong to enter Laos for Decwmber 2nd, as I booked the Gibbon Experience for December 3rd. Preparing for my Laos trip I just read in the LP that this happens to be Laos' independence day. Will I encounter any problems because of this at the border? Also, I assume I will be charged a bit more at the border, as it is a public holiday?

Does anybody know?

Thanks in advance!

The border is open every day 8am-6pm including weekends and holidays. You'll probably be asked to pay an extra 40 baht. Cost-wise the more important thing is to pay for your visa in US dollars, as paying in THB you get charged approximately 35% more.

Yep, seems every time you go through any Laos land border, irrespective what day or time, you have to pay them that little bit extra for their overtime.

Thanks guys! Much appreciated!

$ 1 extra for weekends charge
pay in US $

Meanwhile they ask for that money all the time!

10k kip or $1 (or 40THB) after 4pm, weekends, holidays.