update In July, Laos introduced visa exemptions for tourists from Austria, Belgium, Denmark, China, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Finland, and Greece to boost its tourism industry. Citizens of these countries can enjoy a 15-day visa-free entry into Laos.
u can fly to udon thanni then go nong khai and go over the friendship bridge to laos go and come back same day or stay a while .easy, laos visa is around 35$ .