Vientiane-Boten Expressway: Phase 2 Takes Off After Vangvieng Success
The survey and preliminary design of an expressway planned between Vangvieng district in Vientiane province and Luang Prabang province has been completed.
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Travel & Tourism
Exploring the Tranquil Beauty of Nong Khiew: A Boat Journey Along the Nam Ou River
A boat trip on the tranquil waters of the Nam Ou River is something you should definitely include on your itinerary if you’re ever lucky enough to find yourself in Nong Khiew, located in Ngoi district, Luang Prabang province.
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New Cross-Border Service Added Amid Surge in Laos-China Travel
Two more international passenger trains have been added to the Laos-China Railway service, connecting Xishuangbanna in China and Luang Prabang, Laos.
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Thailand Advocates for 6-Nation Visa to Boost Tourism
Thailand’s Prime Minister is pushing for a joint-visa program with five other neighboring countries.
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Train Tickets Go on Sale 7 days in Advance of Pi Mai Travel Dates
Passengers wanting to travel on the Laos-China Railway Co., Ltd. during the Lao New Year holiday period can buy tickets up to seven days in advance
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Re-entry Fee Waived for Workers Over Songkran
Migrant workers from Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar can return home to celebrate Songkran from April 1 to May 15 without having to pay a re-entry fee
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Lao Rail Operator Adds New Stations as Passenger Numbers Surge
The Laos-China Railway Company Limited opened two new stations on the cross-border service.
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Hin Nam No National Park Moves Closer to Becoming a World Heritage Site
The World Heritage Centre will send a delegation to Laos to conduct an on-site verification of the claims made in support of the world heritage listing.
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Lao Airlines Announces New Vientiane-Phnom Penh Flight
Lao Airlines will start operating flights between Vientiane and Phnom Penh in Cambodia.
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‘You Can’t Imagine the Damage’: Dam Threatens Historic Laos Town
Experts warn that the barrage will change the contours of the Mekong’s banks and turn the mighty waterway into a series of lakes
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Houaphanh Expects to Attract Over 40,000 Tourists
Houaphanh province is expected to attract tourists of more than 47,000 this year.
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Can Luang Prabang Strike a Balance Between Tourism and Tradition?
Tourists inject much-needed money into Laos’ shaky economy but present locals with a dilemma…
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Laos Named One of the World’s Best Destinations for Aussies to Visit
The Australian media outlet news.com.au has named Laos one of the best places for Australians to be digital nomads.
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South Korea Issues Travel Ban to ‘Golden Triangle’ Region in Laos
South Korea has decided to ban its nationals from traveling to the “Golden Triangle” region in Laos
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VietJet to Start Direct Flights from Vientiane to Ho Chi Minh City
VietJetAir will start direct flights between Vientiane and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam on February 2024
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Kapok Blossom Festival a Top Tourist Draw in Bokeo
The 21st Kapok Flower Festival will be staged in Bokeo province, on a grander scale than in previous years with 2024 being Visit Laos Year.
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Luang Prabang Ranked Among World’s Most Beautiful Places
Luang Prabang, Laos, has been named one of the world’s 50 most beautiful places by Times Travel India.
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Xayaboury Gears Up for Massive Elephant Celebration
Various events will take place on each day of the festival and visitors can also visit local villages including those that are home to several groups
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Laos and China Partner to Promote Tourism for Visit Laos Year 2024
Laos has asked China to advertise Visit Laos Year 2024 through the country’s media channels.
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Luang Prabang to Receive US$45 Million Boost for Sustainable and Inclusive Urban Development
Luang Prabang’s precious heritage and the livelihoods it supports are increasingly threatened by unplanned urban development…
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Tourist Train Service From Beijing to Vientiane Begins
The China-Laos Railway on Monday started a cross-border tourist train service from the Chinese capital Beijing to Lao capital Vientiane.
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That Luang Festival to Showcase Ancient Lao Traditions
The annual That Luang festival, featuring a colourful display of rituals and ancient customs, will take place in Vientiane from Nov 23-27.
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Laos Tourism Soars with 285% Surge in 2023
The first nine months of this year have seen an astonishing influx of more than 2.4 million foreign tourists, a 285% increase compared to the same period last year.
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IMF Says Exports, Tourism Will Spur Laos’ Economic Growth by 4%
As per IMF revenue from tourism, foreign investment, and exports will help Laos’ struggling economy grow by 4% in 2024.
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Vientiane: An Impressive Cultural and Historical Capital
Vientiane Capital has a numerous interesting places to visit that are historical, architectural and of religious interest.
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Thailand PM Offers Condolences to China, Myanmar, and Laos After Mall Shooting Incident in Bangkok
Thailand Prime Minister expressed his deepest regret for the incident that occurred Tuesday night in one of Bangkok’s most visited mall.
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Vientiane Serves Up Exciting New Attraction
Vientiane authorities have improved services, built new visitor facilities, and added more adventurous activities at Nam Pien Yorla Pa.
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Khammouane Prepares Activities to Welcome Tourists in 2024
Khammuane province has prepared variety of activities for Lao Tourism Year 2024 to provide hospitality to tourists.
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Saravan Waterfall Sites to Undergo Extensive Development
Authorities have awarded a local company to create a wide range of visitor facilities and services at Saravan Province.
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A New Tourism Campaign to be Launched to Attract More Visitors
The Visit Laos Year 2024 tourism promotion campaign is scheduled to be officially launched in November.
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Discover the Fascinating History and Legends of Nongkhamsaen Temple
Nongkhamsaen temple is drawing an increasing number of visitors, who are hoping that their visit will bring them good luck.
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Heritage Line Debuts Upper Mekong Voyage on the New ‘Anouvong’
Heritage Line’s newest river cruise boat, Anouvong, is now sailing the upper Mekong River in Laos.
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Lao Airlines Resumes Flights to Changsha, China from Luang Prabang
Lao Airlines now resume their flights going to Changsha in China from Luang Prabang, Laos.
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New Asphalt Road in Vang Vieng is More Than Half Complete
Construction of a 26-km asphalt road along the Xong River is expected to be finished next year.
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The Luang Prabang Boat Racing Event of 2023 is Ready to Display an Impressive Spectacle
The Luang Prabang boat racing event will happen September 5-14, 2023 and the authorities promised a grander and more colorful celebration.
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Must-Do Highlights of Luang Prabang
These are some of the highlights you shouldn’t miss when you go to Laos, former capital Luang Prabang.
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Elaborate Plans for Plain of Jars Development Revealed, with Full Adherence to World Heritage Guidelines
UNESCO’s world heritage guidelines will be fully observed when tourist attractions and facilities are built in areas surrounding Plain of Jars.
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Illegal Chinese Tour Guides in Luang Prabang are Taking Away Opportunities From Lao Nationals
Laotian tour guides in Luang Prabang say they are increasingly losing business to Chinese nationals offering unofficial tours to visitors from China.
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AirAsia Resumes Flights Between Vientiane and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
AirAsia is resuming its flight from Laos to Malaysia with big discount rates.
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Laos Aims to Attract 4.6M Tourists Next Year
The Lao government is preparing for Visit Laos Year 2024 and expects to attract at least 4.6 million visitors next year.
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Laos Tourism Industry Soars with over 200% Increase in Tourist Arrivals
The country welcomed over 200% more foreign visitors in the first four months of 2023.
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That Dam: A Mysterious Landmark in the Heart of the City
This mysterious tower is said to enshrine a dormant seven-headed serpent that once protected Vientiane from destruction.
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Meuang Feuang Dubbed as the “Guilin of Laos”
Meuang Feuang is blessed with beautiful scenery full of natural charm and is considered to be a popular tourist destination nowadays.
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Fifth Lao-Thai Mekong Bridge to Open Next Year
Construction of the bridge linking Borikhamxay and Bueng Kan is ahead of schedule and is expected to open to traffic in early 2024.
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Laos’ Tourism-Driven Economic Recovery Hinges on China
Expert saw economic recovery through tourism but afraid of the risk of being too reliant on its northern neighbor.
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Construction of the City’s Tallest Building is 68% Complete
A five-star shopping mall and a hotel is set to open in time for the ASEAN Summit next year.
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Train Tickets to Khamsavath Station Now on Sale
Tickets for travel on the Laos-China Railway can now be purchased at the station in Khamsavath village, Xaysettha district, Vientiane.
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Over 1.1 million Tourists Visit Laos in 4 months
More than 1.11 million foreign tourists visited Laos in the first four months of this year, according to figures from the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism.
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Malaysia To Schedule Direct Flights From Vientiane to Kuala Lumpur
Direct flights will run from Vientiane to Kuala Lumpur is starting this year, with three flights a week.
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Laos to Host International Mountain Tourism Day
Authorities in Vientiane and Luang Prabang are gearing to welcome tourism-related business operators for the 5th International Mountain Tourism Day
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Yunnan Eager to Welcome Tourists this Summer
Yunnan province eyes Laos locals and Expats to travel after Chinese government has fully reopened its borders to foreign travelers.
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Laos Gears Up to Host ASEAN Tourism Forum 2024
Tourism authorities are preparingto host the annual Asean Tourism Forum next year, which will take place in Vientiane from January 22-27, 2024.
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Laos is in Google’s Top 10 Most Searched Travel Destinations
Laos was listed among 10 other countries that is most frequently targeted travel destination.
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Vientiane-Xamneua Flights to Start Next Week
Lao Airlines will operate a new flight route between Vientiane and Xamneua starting next week.
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Lao Airlines Resumes Flights to Changsha China
Lao Airlines resume flights to Changsa, China.
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Luang Prabang Attracts More Than 273,000 Visitors in 3 Months
Luang Prabang is gaining a huge amount of tourist, surpassing the number of from last year.
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Businesses Ordered to Relocate to Make Way for New Tourist Complex in Vang Vieng
Businesses around Vang Vieng old airport are asked to move out as the new tourist complex is about to start construction.
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Laos and S. Korea Mull Ways to Bolster Tourism
Officials are exploring its ways to expand tourism between the two countries.
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Rail Operator Reminds Passengers to Get a Chinese Visa Before Travelling
Passengers travelling to Xishuangbanna are expected to get visa prior to departure .
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Laos-Vietnam Railway Construction Could Begin by the End of 2023
The construction of Laos-Vietnam Railway may start at the end of this year or early next year according to its developer.
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Historic Cross-border Passenger Trains Travel Between Vientiane and Kunming
The first train making a direct journey from Vientiane to Kunming in China left the Lao capital on Thursday morning.
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Dirty Air in Laos and Thailand Affecting Tourism
The worsening condition of Air in both nations starts to impact businesses and tourism.
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Traffic Police Chief Issued 15 Rules Over Lao New Year
The Traffic Police Department has issued 15 rules for road users to follow over the Lao New Year period.
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Saravan Waterfalls Offer New Visitor Attractions
Saravan province entices visitors to see there newly renovated attraction.
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480 Vientiane Traffic Police to be on Duty During Pi Mai Lao Festivities
The Vientiane Traffic Police Department has arranged for 480 traffic police to be stationed during Pi Mai Lao celebrations.
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Saravan Eyes Upgrade of Phouphasouk Park to Entice Visitors
Saravan provincial authorities have given the green light for the construction of visitor facilities at Phouphasouk Park
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Laos-China Railway will Start Cross-border Service Before Pi Mai Lao
The cross-border service of Laos-China railway will open a day before Pi Mai Lao 2023.
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Borikhamxay Plans to Open Up Nam Kading Protected Area for Ecotourism
Nam Kading National Protected Area in Borikhamxay province plans to use some areas for ecotourism.
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Luang Prabang Authorities Ask People Not to be Rowdy During Pi Mai Lao
Authorities of the world heritage town of Luang Prabang have instructed people not to engage in revelry beyond 11:30pm…
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City Authorities Order Closure of Sihom Street Market
Due to garbage and traffic issues, officials decided to close Sihom street market.
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Laos-China Rail to Start Cross-Border Service by April
The Laos-China Railway Company Limited will be opening the cross-border service…
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2023 Pi Mai Lao Holiday Dates Announced
The Prime Minister’s Office has announced the Holiday dates for Pi Mai 2023.
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Time Magazine Calls Luang Prabang “A Hidden Paradise”
Luang Prabang is included on Time Magazine’s 50 greatest places in the world.
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Laos and Cambodia are Partnering to Promote Shared Tourism
Laos and Cambodia are joining forces to promote tourism between the two countries.
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The Influx of Chinese Visitors Could Overwhelm Hospitality Sector Experts Say
Expert says that the hospitality sector may struggle to deal with the influx of Chinese visitors to the country.
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Vietnam to Expand List of Eligible Countries for Visa Exemption
Vietnam will waive visas for more countries and extend the length of stay for foreign tourists to speed up the recovery of tourism.
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PM Orders Installation of Immigration Checkpoints at Train Stations to Cope with Visitor Influx
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has asked for urgent action to set up immigration booths at stations on the Laos-China Railway.
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Luang Prabang Plans “Pi Mai 2023” Extravaganza
Luang Prabang authorities have arranged an extensive programme of activities for the Lao New Year (Pi Mai Lao) 2023 festival.
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Khammuan Authorities Declare Hin Nam No a National Park
Khammuan authorities have officially declared the Hin Nam No National Protection Area (Karst mountains) a national park.
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Vientiane Province Adds Another Cave to List of Attractions
Visitors to scenic Vientiane province will soon be able to add a new location to their itinerary.
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China-Laos Railway Records New High of Daily Passenger Number
The number of passengers travelling on the China-Laos Railway is continuing to grow, posting an increase of 256.2 percent
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Laos-China Railway to Start Online Ticket Sales Next Week
The Laos-China Railway Co., Ltd. will begin selling train tickets online through the LCR ticket app
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Tourism Ministry Takes New Step to Counter Trafficking in Persons
The Ministry of Tourism is making further steps to stop human trafficking through educating the youth about human rights.
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Lao Airlines to Resume Flights to Danang This Month
Lao Airlines is set to bring back flight going to Danang.
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Sihom’s Walking Street Attracts Local and Foreign Tourists
A street in Sihom Village in Vientiane is getting more local and international tourist visits.
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Visit Laos Year 2023-2024 Materials are Ready for Rollout
Welcoming materials for Visit Laos is on rollout to boost tourism.
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Japan Provides 52 Buses for Vientiane
The government of Japan has donated busses to help improve public transport in Laos capital.
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Prime Minister Urges Rail Operator to Improve Services
Lao Prime Minister urge the rail operator to improve its services to give passenger a better experience.
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Chinese Tourists Fill Up Hotels in Northern Laos’ Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang is experiencing a surge of Chinese Tourist who visits the town.
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Laos Hopes That Business Will be Booming Again Soon
The country is looking forward for the boom of the businesses as more tourists starts to enter.
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Lao Airlines to Operate Flights From Pakse to China Starting Mid-2023
Lao Airlines announced that they open direct flights going to China mid this year.
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Riverside Spot in Borikhamxay is Set to Become a New Tourist Destination
Borikhamxay authorities are building visitor facilities at the popular Hadxaikhao beach on the Mekong River in Don village, Pakxan district.
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Laos’ Tourists Haven Feuang District Near Vientiane Expects Over 100,000 Tourists in 2023
After seeing over 45,000 tourists since the country reopened its borders in May last year, the Feuang district’s governor expects more.
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Lao Kip Boosts Travel; High-Speed Train Brings More Tourists to Thailand
The number of Chinese tourists visiting Vientiane in Laos, Nong Khai, and Udon Thani in Thailand has increased now.
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Laos, Cambodia Further Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation
Bilateral cooperation has been constantly promoted to strengthens area such as national defense and public security, economy and trade.
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Luang Prabang’s Night Market Vendors Enthused by Return of Tourists
Luang Prabang vendors are now making a comeback and earning a steady income as growing number of tourist arrived.
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Thailand to Impose $12 Entry Fee for Foreign Travelers from June as Tourism Booms
Travelers flying into Thailand will have to pay 300 baht ($12) for each trip.
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Laos Tourism Number to Rise as Government Prepares for Return of Chinese Tourists
The Lao government and private sectors are actively preparing for the arrival of Chinese tour groups.
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Jeju Air to Expand Flights to Laos and Vietnam
Jeju Air Co., the Republic of Korea’s biggest low-cost carrier will expand flights to Laos and Vietnam in April after three years of their suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Kakao Mobility to Enter Laos This Year
Kakao Mobility will establish a mobility platform in Laos and a service suited for the Laotian market this year with Vietnamese mobility firm LVMC Holdings.
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After 3-year Hiatus, The Lao Elephant Festival is to be Held in February
After 3-year Hiatus, The Lao Elephant Festival is to be Held in February
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5th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge Connecting Bueng Kan with Bolikhamsai to Open in 2024
5th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge connecting Bueng Kan with Bolikhamsai to open in 2024
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China To Scrap COVID Quarantine Rule For Inbound Travellers
China will stop requiring inbound travellers to go into quarantine starting from Jan. 8
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Laos Allows Entry Of Travellers Without Covid-19 ATK Test
The issuing of the notification was attributed to many reasons, such as the unfolding situation of Covid-19 in Laos and neighbouring countries, as well as globally
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Straw Hut Village Is New Tourist Attraction in Muang Fuang
A straw hut village has opened in Meuang Feuang district, Vientiane province, as a new tourist attraction in this increasingly popular bucolic riverside retreat
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Improve Key Factors To Boost Tourism Industry, Economist Suggests
“Most importantly, more inbound flights should be started and the number of countries eligible for visa-free travel should be increased.”
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Loss Of Freshwater Dolphins Kills Tourism Industry In Southern Lao Province
A plan to bring a pair of the mammals from Cambodia to breed in Laos has made no headway.
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Luang Prabang Named Among Easiest Places To Travel In SE Asia
“What makes this destination an attractive stop in Laos is its rich culture and laid-back vibe. Time slows down in Luang Prabang,” the magazine states.
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Thailand Looking To Benefit From Spill Over Of Laos China Rail Link
The Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) believes that about 3 million Chinese tourists may use the almost 423 km long electrified railway that runs between the Lao capital of Vientiane and Boten town in northern Laos bordering China.
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Travel Magazine Cites Laos As One Of Top Places To Visit
Laos was listed behind Norway, Malé, Los Angeles, Slovenia and Barbados, which all got special mention at www.wanderlust.co.uk.
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Brighter Future For Tourism As Visitor Numbers Soar
Statistics show the average visitor on a group tour stays for 2.5 days and spends about US$45 per day. In contrast, an individual visitor stays …
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Laos-China Railway To Operate Normal-Speed Train Soon
The Laos-China Railway plans to begin operating ordinary train service to ease the rising demand for train travel, especially at the weekend.
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Thailand Fully Reopens From 1st October
Vaccination proof/ATK test result no longer needed, while period of stay in the kingdom is extended to 45 days for tourists entitled to visa exemption and to 30 days for Visa on Arrival.
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Thailand Grants Visa Extension For Tourists To Stimulate Upcoming High Season
Effective from 1 October, 2022, until 31 March, 2023, for tourists from countries/territories entitled for a visa exemption and visa on arrival to Thailand.
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Dreamy Rooftop Restaurants In Bangkok With Epic Views
See the best rooftop restaurants in Bangkok offering delicious food, immaculate vibes, and breathtaking views over Thailand’s capital.
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Govt To Reform Lao Airlines
The government has set up a committee to carry out business reforms in the state-owned Lao Airlines to ensure that the national flag carrier becomes self-sustained in financial management.
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Luang Prabang Is Top Favourite With Thai Tourists
The town of Luang Prabang, which is renowned for Unesco’s listing of its old quarter as a world heritage site, has seen 90 per cent of room reservations made by Thai visitors since Laos lifted all entry restrictions in May.
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Laos Welcomes 42,197 Tourists In First Six Months Of 2022
Laos has seen a surge in the number of visitors following the lifting of travel restrictions in January as the Covid-19 pandemic subsided.
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Vangvieng Takes Steps To Address Complaints Around Overpricing
As tourists return to Laos, with many coming from Thailand, there have been complaints about the high prices charged at some hotels, guesthouses and restaurants.
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Thai Tourists Killed, Injured In Laos Bus Crash
Three Thai tourists were killed and 18 others injured when a tour bus and a 10-wheel truck collided on a road in Savannakhet province of Laos on Sunday night.
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Rail Operator Increases Train Services
The lack of seats and the difficulty in obtaining tickets led passengers to make complaints on social media about the problems encountered, with many people having to wait for hours in long lines to buy tickets. This forced the company to expand its services.
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People Call For Steps To Prevent Cheating Of Tourists In Luang Prabang
A number of Lao social media users have called on authorities to take immediate action to prevent the cheating of foreign visitors by some vendors at popular tourist destinations such as Luang Prabang.
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Tourist Levy Hits Further Turbulence With Fears It Could Harm Airline’s Effort To Boost Flight Numbers: Thailand
Thailand’s efforts to introduce a foreign tourism levy on incoming passengers and arrivals to the kingdom have been postponed again with the assistant permanent secretary at the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Mongkon Wimonrat, at this time, citing concerns about how to record the arrival of passengers by sea and land to the country as the reason for the delay and the continuing hiatus relating to the measure.
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Foreign Ministry Takes Steps To Tackle Lao Passport Debacle
There has been a surge in passport applications since the government reopened the country for international travel in January.
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Thailand Pass, Covid Insurance To End July 1
Thailand Pass registration and compulsory Covid-19 insurance will be lifted for all people arriving in Thailand from July 1
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Surge In Travel From Laos
More than 2,000 Lao people are arriving in Nong Khai province every day after the Thai-Laos border checkpoint reopened.
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Traffic Slow At Main Vientiane-Thailand Border Crossing
Few people have crossed the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge linking Vientiane to Nong Khai province in Thailand since the government reopened all international border crossings on May 9.
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Thailand Pass Remains in Place
Foreigners are still required to download Thailand Pass prior to entering Thailand
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The Architectural Curiosities Of Thakhaek
Much of the architecture in Thakhaek’s old town can be traced to French construction in the early 20th century.
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Thai Visa: How To Apply For Multiple-Entry 6-Months Tourist Visa (May 2022)
Foreigners working & living in Laos are allowed only 2 journeys to Thailand per year through any international land boundary checkpoint to Thailand. On the third entry a visa is needed.
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More Than 2,000 People Enter Laos After Country Reopens
Over 2,000 people, both Lao and foreign nationals, have entered Laos at land borders and the airport in Vientiane since the government reopened the country last week.
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Train Tickets Available In Advance At Luang Prabang Ticket Unit
Tickets for the Laos-China Railway can now be booked four to seven days prior to the departure date at the Luang Prabang ticket service unit.
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Entry-Exit Rules Explained As Full Reopening Begins On Monday
The government has dropped six entry requirements that were previously imposed to contain the spread of Covid-19, with Laos fully opening up to travellers on Monday.
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Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge Reopens, Lao Airlines Plans More Flights
Laos’ main border crossing at the first Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge linking Vientiane to Nong Khai province in Thailand has reopened after being closed for more than two years to curb the spread of Covid-19.
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Thai Border Checkpoints Ready For Laos Reopening Today
Thai authorities are preparing for border reopening with Laos after the neighbouring country lifts entry restrictions from Monday.
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Laos Announces Full Reopening Starting May 9
The government has announced that all international border crossings will reopen, so that Lao and foreign nationals, well as stateless people, can enter and exit Laos freely.
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Thailand to Implement 300-Baht Fee for Foreign Arrivals
Thailand will begin charging international arrivals a 300-baht tourism fee in the third quarter of this year. The fee will be used to provide benefits such as insurance and emergency assistance to foreign travelers.
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Thailand Drops PCR Test On Arrival, No SHA Hotel, ATK Test ‘Optional’
Thailand’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration has just announced major changes to the county’s Test & Go program, part of the broader Thailand Pass.
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Lao Govt Mulls Full Reopening For Foreign Tourists
The government is mulling full reopening of the country to foreign tourists after piloting the first phase of partial reopening for targeted groups of visitors.
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Updated Measures For Entering Thailand Announced, Starting April 1st
Travelers are no longer required to provide a negative RT-PCR test within 72 hours of departure. However, the RT-PCR test requirement for the on-arrival date remains unchanged.
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Rail Operator Opens Ticket Office In Luang Prabang
Laos-China Railway Company Limited opened a ticket office in Luang Prabang city on Thursday, giving rail passengers an option to queueing for tickets at the station.
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Unpopular Thailand Pass Entry Rules May End
The principal advantage would be to end pre-authorization for vacationers and enable them to fly to Thailand armed only with their documents: passport, airticket and a negative pre-flight RT-PCR test result.
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United States Center for Disease Control Raises Thailand To Its Highest Level Of Travel Risk Due To Covid-19
This means that it is recommended for all travelers from the US to avoid traveling to Thailand.
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Luang Prabang City Receives Asean Clean Tourism Award
To receive an Asean clean tourism district standard award, a district must be able to show good standards of cleanliness at hotels, guesthouses and restaurants.
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Ukraine Crisis Clouds Southeast Asia’s Fragile Tourism Recovery
Travel industry figures fear the war in Ukraine could derail the much-anticipated recovery of tourism-dependent economies in Southeast Asia just as COVID-19 travel restrictions are finally being lifted across the region.
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Lao Govt Launches Online Visa Application Portal As Covid Curbs Eased
The Lao government has launched an online visa application portal to ease entry procedures for foreign nationals and Lao nationals living overseas.
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Rail Operator Spells Out Process For Ticket Purchase
Passengers on the Laos-China Railway may purchase only two tickets at a time and must present their ID card and Covid-19 vaccination certificate when buying tickets at the new sales outlet in the city centre
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Laos And Thailand Agree To Reopen Border
The decision was made after Lao ambassador to Thailand Seng Soukhathivong paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister and Defence Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha to mark the occasion of his 4.5 years at Government House.
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Thailand To Relax Rules For International Arrivals From March 1 Despite COVID Surge
Thailand is set to relax rules for international arrivals from March 1st despite the continual surge in COVID-19 infections in the country.
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Laos-China Railway To Operate Additional Train
The Laos-China Railway Company has announced it will operate a slower-speed train in addition to the two existing high-speed EMU trains to meet the growing needs of passengers.
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Train Tickets To Go On Sale At Vientiane Center, Online Sale Planned
Tickets for travel on the Laos-China Railway will soon go on sale at the Vientiane Center
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Biden Administration Lifts What Critics Call ‘Backdoor Immigration Ban’ On Laos
The measure is a “great first step to undo some of the harm that’s been done by the Trump administration,” Kham Moua, of the nonprofit Southeast Asia Resource Action Center, said.
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Govt Orders Probe Into Sale Of Train Tickets
Comments posted on social media say some people are buying tickets from the railway operator and selling them on at an inflated price.
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More Trains To Run Over New Year Weekend
The Laos-China Railway Company Limited is laying on more train journeys over the New Year holiday from December 30-January 3.
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Airport Staff Prepare For Arrival Of First Tourists
The government is preparing Covid control measures to be put into practice when the country reopens to tourists on January 1, as well as readying designated travel zones for visitors.
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Green Travel Zones Of Laos Ready To Welcome Visitors
Several tourist sites located within green travel zones in provinces across Laos are ready to welcome visitors from next month under “new normal” conditions amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Chinese Embassy In Laos Cracks Down Soaring Intl Air Ticket Prices
Rising international ticket prices have triggered a new round of crackdowns, with yet another embassy taking measures to curb skyrocketing airfares while also strengthening the supervision of ticket sales channels.
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Thai-Lao Bridge In Nong Khai Remains Closed Over Omicron Fears
A plan to reopen an international bridge linking Thailand and Laos in Nong Khai has been deferred indefinitely as the Thai government tightens measures to curb the spread of the fast-growing Omicron variant.
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Why Laos Thinks This Serpent God Deserves UNESCO Status
Topping temples, slithering on weavings. Nagas are a cultural treasure in this Southeast Asian country.
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Korean Company To Carry Out Feasibility Study For Upgrade Of Luang Prabang International Airport
The government has given the green light to the Korea Airport Corporation (KAC) to carry out a feasibility study for the upgrade of Luang Prabang International Airport
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Govt To Open Doors To Visitors From 17 Countries
Travel destinations will be limited because of the difficulties involved in opening up the whole of the country while Covid control measures are in place.
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Despite COVID-19, China Expects 1 Mln Passenger Trips On New Laos Rail Link
China expects more than 1 million passenger trips to be made on a newly opened high-speed rail link to Laos during the peak Lunar New Year travel season early next year, despite COVID-19 travel restrictions.
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PM’s Office Approves Resumption Of Tourism On January 1
The Prime Minister’s Office on Wednesday officially set January 1 as the start of the resumption of tourism in Laos and approved an action plan on the designation of green travel zones where tourists will be protected against Covid-19.
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Govt Prepares For Return Of Tourists
The government is preparing to reopen Laos to visitors, with plans to initially resume tourism activities in selected areas of the country
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Govt Appoints Committee To Prepare For Return Of Tourists
The committee will formulate procedures to facilitate the return of tourists and their travel within Laos, including immigration regulations and the electronic tracking of visitors following their arrival.
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Over 5,500 People Travel On Railway Since Inauguration
Over 5,500 people have bought tickets to travel on the Laos-China railway in the first five days since passenger services were offered starting on December 4.
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Lao Govt Approves Green Tourism Plan With A View To Reopening Specific Areas To Tourists Next Month
Under the scheme, Lao and foreign visitors who wish to travel to green tourism zones must have had two doses of a Covid vaccine less than 14 days prior to travel.
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Lao Airlines, Bus Station Have No Plans To Compete With Railway
Lao Airlines and the Northern Bus Station in Vientiane do not plan to make any changes to their services or ticket prices in a bid to attract customers
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Public, Private Sectors Gear Up For Return Of Tourists
The public and private sectors are making plans to reopen Laos to fully vaccinated tourists in 2022, although the details regarding quarantine upon entry are still being debated.
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Domestic Rail Services To Begin On December 4
To begin with, tickets will be on sale at railway stations but will not be available online, and travel will be limited to destinations within Laos because of the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak
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Thailand To Open Nong Khai Land Border With Laos
Travellers will be allowed to enter by land (at Nong Khai’s border checkpoint, starting 24 December, 2021), air and sea provided that they meet the vaccination and testing requirements.
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China-Laos Railway Earns Top Marks
A high-speed railway connecting China’s southwest with Laos has been given the thumbs-up－even before services get underway this coming week
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Speeding, Drunk Driving Common Among Vientiane Drivers
Almost three-quarters of drivers in Vientiane routinely break speed limits and nearly a third of people driving in the evening have been drinking alcohol
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LaoSafe To Drive Improvements In Health And Hygiene Practices
LaoSafe comprises a series of health and hygiene standards for different subsectors of the tourism and hospitality industry
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Ministries To Outline Plans To Reopen Laos
The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism was assigned to work with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control and other relevant bodies to draw up a standardised plan for the reopening process.
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Laos, Thailand Keen To Reopen Land Border, Boost Connectivity
Laos and Thailand have agreed to set up a working committee to further discuss details and regulations concerning the reopening of their shared land border.
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Ministry Mulls Route Of Vientiane-Vietnam Expressway
The government is discussing the planned route of an expressway running from Vientiane through Xaysomboun, Xieng Khuang and Huaphan provinces to the Vietnamese border.
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Thailand Now Reopens (Incl. For Laos)! Summary of Thailand Pass and Guidelines Upon Arrival Explained
Under the new traveling rules, travelers are now categorized into three groups.
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Annual Vientiane Boat Racing Festival Cancelled Amid Covid-19 Outbreak
Vientiane authorities have cancelled all events that are traditionally part of the annual boat racing festival, which had been planned from October 20-30.
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New Bokeo International Airport Expected To Be Completed In Months
The construction of new Bokeo International Airport with capability of accommodating 200-seat aircraft such as Airbus A320, Boeing 737 and ATR-72 is expected to take a few months to complete.
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Three Die, 20 Injured In Road Accidents During Lockdown
Traffic accidents that occurred during the recent 15 days of lockdown in Vientiane resulted in three fatalities and injury to 20 people.
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China-Laos Railway Kicks Off “Dynamic Testing”
The first dynamic testing train departed from the Vientiane Station of China-Laos Railway on Wednesday morning and headed north to the Laos-China border town of Boten to kick off the dynamic testing along the China-Laos Railway.
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Lao Flag Symbol Inspires Passenger Train Design For Laos-China Railway
The symbol of the Lao flag with its three colours has inspired the design of the first train that will run on the Laos-China Railway.
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Motorists Grapple With Fuel Shortage In Vientiane
Motorists in Vientiane are struggling to find premium grade and regular fuel for their vehicles after some petrol stations ran out of supplies
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Most Stations On Laos-China Railway Now Complete
Most of the stations on the Laos-China Railway are now complete ahead of the planned opening of the railway in December.
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Vientiane-Hanoi Expressway Under Study
The Lao and Vietnamese governments are considering the feasibility of building an expressway linking Vientiane to Hanoi, with assistance from the government of Japan.
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Fuel Prices Set To Rise Again
Motorists across Laos will have to spend more on petrol as the Ministry of Industry and Commerce issued a notification on Wednesday increasing the prices of all types of fuel.
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Land, Air Travel Suspended To Comply With Covid Restrictions
Passengers on public transport, whether wanting to travel by road or air from or to Vientiane, will have to wait another 11 days after city authorities announced a lockdown on Sunday.
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Multiple-Entry Visas Offered To People Of Lao Descent Living Abroad
The government has promulgated a new regulation that offers multiple-entry visas with longer stays for people of Lao origin those who hold another crtizenship and are residents in other countries.
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Can China’s Belt and Road Open Up Landlocked Laos?
As a 420 km high-speed railway nears completion, two Chinese-built highways have been given the green light. Will these projects open up Laos, or make it a crossing point on China’s Belt and Road?
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Govt Approves Bokeo-Boten Expressway Linking China, Thailand
The government has approved the construction of an expressway running between Bokeo province and Boten, which will link China and Thailand through Laos.
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Lao Airlines Announces Changes To Domestic Flight Schedule
Lao Airlines has announced that flights to several domestic destinations will resume on June 27 and July 2, after being initially planned for June 25.
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Lao Airlines To Resume Domestic Flights On June 25
Lao Airlines has announced that it will resume domestic flights on June 25, with several weekly flights to different provinces that will carry travellers who have received Covid-19 vaccines.
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No Travel Privileges Even With Two Doses Of Vaccine
Everyone entering Laos must comply all of the standard Covid-19 prevention and control measures, even if they have had two doses of a Covid vaccine, a senior government official has said.
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Police Make Breakthrough In Motorbike Theft
Vientiane police arrested a group of young men after they allegedly stole numerous motorbikes, tracking them down to a guesthouse in Xaymoungkhoun village, and confiscated nine bikes found in their possession.
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Villages Inundated As Heavy Rain Lashes Provinces
Thousands of people in many provinces are suffering from flash floods after heavy rain in recent days has inundated their communities.
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Laos Govt Approves Vientiane-Pakse Expressway Route Selection
The Lao government has recently approved the route selection for Vientiane-Pakse Expressway Project recommended by a Chinese engineering company.
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Vientiane-Pakxe Expressway Awaiting Govt Approval
Construction of the Vientiane-Pakxe expressway will go ahead after the government gives the green light for the proposed route, when feasibility studies on all sections of the highway will begin.
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Motorists Warned Of Repairs To Kasy-Nan Road
Vehicles, especially heavy trucks, are advised to avoid using the section of Road No. 4C running from Kasy district in Vientiane province to Nan district in Luang Prabang province while the road is under repair.
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