Money: There are two banks and one post office offering change for cash and travellers' cheques, all in the main street the bank next to the tourism office change travellers for 3% commission minimum of $3. Banque pour le commerce exterieur Laos [BCEL] now has an ATM: but, all-too-often patrons complain of non-delivery of the cash. All BCEL ATM's have a high 20,000Kip ATM service charge and low transaction limit 1.000,000Kip.
There are three sisters of the Akha people travelling from Muang Sing every day to sell their crafts and agricultural products Opium and ganja to falang. They are difficult to get rid of, and may follow you around town. Enjoy a bi-lingual conversation with them, it's great fun. If you refuse their wares they might offer you a special treat.
