Practical Information
Edit ThisThe local currency is the Lao Kip (LAK)
Money
Edit ThisThere is only one ATM in Vientiane so make sure that you bring enough cash with you.
The currency of Laos is the Kip which have a quite low value and changing currency foreign currency always ends in being handed over a very large lump of Kip. (Which also makes the currency a great present for family and friends.) In most of the tourist areas you can pay with Thai Baht as well as US-dollar but you get the best price using Kip.
It is illiegal for unlicencensed person to do any banking service so change your money at any of the larger banks to be sure. Some of more..
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| email: | kenny.archibald@hull.ac.uk |