I entered Laos through the Chiang Rai border crossing in March 08 and exited via the Pakse one. No carnet was requested or offered.
Getting the carnet stamped is more of an issue if you are exiting from a country that requires it - obviously every entry stamp requires a corresponding exit one. Getting a carnet stamped on entry to a country that does not require it would, IMO, leave you exposed to the risk that you then also have to get a stamp on the way out of the country and might come across a customs post that refuses to stamp it or doesn't know what it is.
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