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.
Read MoreThe annual That Luang festival, featuring a colourful display of rituals and ancient customs, will take place in Vientiane from Nov 23-27.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreAs per IMF revenue from tourism, foreign investment, and exports will help Laos’ struggling economy grow by 4% in 2024.
Read MoreVientiane Capital has a numerous interesting places to visit that are historical, architectural and of religious interest.
Read MoreThailand Prime Minister expressed his deepest regret for the incident that occurred Tuesday night in one of Bangkok’s most visited mall.
Read MoreKhammuane province has prepared variety of activities for Lao Tourism Year 2024 to provide hospitality to tourists.
Read MoreThe Visit Laos Year 2024 tourism promotion campaign is scheduled to be officially launched in November.
Read MoreThe Luang Prabang boat racing event will happen September 5-14, 2023 and the authorities promised a grander and more colorful celebration.
Read MoreThese are some of the highlights you shouldn’t miss when you go to Laos, former capital Luang Prabang.
Read MoreUNESCO’s world heritage guidelines will be fully observed when tourist attractions and facilities are built in areas surrounding Plain of Jars.
Read MoreLaotian tour guides in Luang Prabang say they are increasingly losing business to Chinese nationals offering unofficial tours to visitors from China.
Read MoreThe Lao government is preparing for Visit Laos Year 2024 and expects to attract at least 4.6 million visitors next year.
Read MoreThe country welcomed over 200% more foreign visitors in the first four months of 2023.
Read MoreThis mysterious tower is said to enshrine a dormant seven-headed serpent that once protected Vientiane from destruction.
Read MoreMeuang Feuang is blessed with beautiful scenery full of natural charm and is considered to be a popular tourist destination nowadays.
Read MoreConstruction of the bridge linking Borikhamxay and Bueng Kan is ahead of schedule and is expected to open to traffic in early 2024.
Read MoreExpert saw economic recovery through tourism but afraid of the risk of being too reliant on its northern neighbor.
Read MoreTickets for travel on the Laos-China Railway can now be purchased at the station in Khamsavath village, Xaysettha district, Vientiane.
Read MoreMore 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.
Read MoreDirect flights will run from Vientiane to Kuala Lumpur is starting this year, with three flights a week.
Read MoreAuthorities in Vientiane and Luang Prabang are gearing to welcome tourism-related business operators for the 5th International Mountain Tourism Day
Read MoreYunnan province eyes Laos locals and Expats to travel after Chinese government has fully reopened its borders to foreign travelers.
Read MoreTourism authorities are preparingto host the annual Asean Tourism Forum next year, which will take place in Vientiane from January 22-27, 2024.
Read MoreLaos was listed among 10 other countries that is most frequently targeted travel destination.
Read MoreLao Airlines will operate a new flight route between Vientiane and Xamneua starting next week.
Read MoreLuang Prabang is gaining a huge amount of tourist, surpassing the number of from last year.
Read MoreBusinesses around Vang Vieng old airport are asked to move out as the new tourist complex is about to start construction.
Read MoreOfficials are exploring its ways to expand tourism between the two countries.
Read MorePassengers travelling to Xishuangbanna are expected to get visa prior to departure .
Read MoreThe first train making a direct journey from Vientiane to Kunming in China left the Lao capital on Thursday morning.
Read MoreThe worsening condition of Air in both nations starts to impact businesses and tourism.
Read MoreSaravan province entices visitors to see there newly renovated attraction.
Read MoreThe Vientiane Traffic Police Department has arranged for 480 traffic police to be stationed during Pi Mai Lao celebrations.
Read MoreSaravan provincial authorities have given the green light for the construction of visitor facilities at Phouphasouk Park
Read MoreThe cross-border service of Laos-China railway will open a day before Pi Mai Lao 2023.
Read MoreNam Kading National Protected Area in Borikhamxay province plans to use some areas for ecotourism.
Read MoreAuthorities of the world heritage town of Luang Prabang have instructed people not to engage in revelry beyond 11:30pm…
Read MoreDue to garbage and traffic issues, officials decided to close Sihom street market.
Read MoreThe Laos-China Railway Company Limited will be opening the cross-border service…
Read MoreThe Prime Minister’s Office has announced the Holiday dates for Pi Mai 2023.
Read MoreLuang Prabang is included on Time Magazine’s 50 greatest places in the world.
Read MoreLaos and Cambodia are joining forces to promote tourism between the two countries.
Read MoreExpert says that the hospitality sector may struggle to deal with the influx of Chinese visitors to the country.
Read MoreVietnam will waive visas for more countries and extend the length of stay for foreign tourists to speed up the recovery of tourism.
Read MorePrime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has asked for urgent action to set up immigration booths at stations on the Laos-China Railway.
Read MoreLuang Prabang authorities have arranged an extensive programme of activities for the Lao New Year (Pi Mai Lao) 2023 festival.
Read MoreKhammuan authorities have officially declared the Hin Nam No National Protection Area (Karst mountains) a national park.
Read MoreVisitors to scenic Vientiane province will soon be able to add a new location to their itinerary.
Read MoreThe Laos-China Railway Co., Ltd. will begin selling train tickets online through the LCR ticket app
Read MoreThe Ministry of Tourism is making further steps to stop human trafficking through educating the youth about human rights.
Read MoreLao Airlines is set to bring back flight going to Danang.
Read MoreA street in Sihom Village in Vientiane is getting more local and international tourist visits.
Read MoreWelcoming materials for Visit Laos is on rollout to boost tourism.
Read MoreThe government of Japan has donated busses to help improve public transport in Laos capital.
Read MoreLao Prime Minister urge the rail operator to improve its services to give passenger a better experience.
Read MoreLao Airlines announced that they open direct flights going to China mid this year.
Read MoreBorikhamxay authorities are building visitor facilities at the popular Hadxaikhao beach on the Mekong River in Don village, Pakxan district.
Read MoreAfter seeing over 45,000 tourists since the country reopened its borders in May last year, the Feuang district’s governor expects more.
Read MoreThe number of Chinese tourists visiting Vientiane in Laos, Nong Khai, and Udon Thani in Thailand has increased now.
Read MoreBilateral cooperation has been constantly promoted to strengthens area such as national defense and public security, economy and trade.
Read MoreLuang Prabang vendors are now making a comeback and earning a steady income as growing number of tourist arrived.
Read MoreThe Lao government and private sectors are actively preparing for the arrival of Chinese tour groups.
Read MoreAfter 3-year Hiatus, The Lao Elephant Festival is to be Held in February
Read MoreChina will stop requiring inbound travellers to go into quarantine starting from Jan. 8
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreA straw hut village has opened in Meuang Feuang district, Vientiane province, as a new tourist attraction in this increasingly popular bucolic riverside retreat
Read More“Most importantly, more inbound flights should be started and the number of countries eligible for visa-free travel should be increased.”
Read More“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.
Read MoreLaos was listed behind Norway, Malé, Los Angeles, Slovenia and Barbados, which all got special mention at www.wanderlust.co.uk.
Read MoreLaos has seen a surge in the number of visitors following the lifting of travel restrictions in January as the Covid-19 pandemic subsided.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe government is mulling full reopening of the country to foreign tourists after piloting the first phase of partial reopening for targeted groups of visitors.
Read MoreThe Lao government has launched an online visa application portal to ease entry procedures for foreign nationals and Lao nationals living overseas.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreTo 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
Read MoreLaoSafe comprises a series of health and hygiene standards for different subsectors of the tourism and hospitality industry
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreLaos and Thailand have agreed to set up a working committee to further discuss details and regulations concerning the reopening of their shared land border.
Read MoreThe government is discussing the planned route of an expressway running from Vientiane through Xaysomboun, Xieng Khuang and Huaphan provinces to the Vietnamese border.
Read MoreUnder the new traveling rules, travelers are now categorized into three groups.
Read MoreVientiane authorities have cancelled all events that are traditionally part of the annual boat racing festival, which had been planned from October 20-30.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreAs 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?
Read MoreLao Airlines has announced that flights to several domestic destinations will resume on June 27 and July 2, after being initially planned for June 25.
Read MoreEveryone 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.
Read MoreConstruction 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.
Read MoreThe Ministry of Planning and Investment of Laos selected Korea Airports Corporation as a feasibility study provider for the Luang Prabang airport development project.
Read MoreThe hospitality industry in Laos is facing a further slump as a result of the ongoing outbreak of Covid-19 with about 90 percent of businesses forced to close their doors.
Read MoreThe government has decided not to lock down Vientiane after considering a request by city authorities to impose the drastic measure until the end of this month.
Read MoreSource: Thaivisa Thailand has detected at least 24 cases of the coronavirus variant B.1.1.7 first identified in Britain, a government health
Read MoreThe Thai government has released its latest guidelines and requirements for foreign tourists wanting to enter the country.
Read MoreProvinces across the country will organise scaled-down events to celebrate Lao New Year (Pi Mai Lao) from April 14-16 this year.
Read MoreLuang Prabang province is planning a colourful programme of activities for Lao New Year (Pi Mai Lao) from April from 10-25 in the hope of attracting more visitors
Read MoreThe coronavirus task force on Friday gave the green light to Phuket to receive vaccinated visitors directly from July, without subjecting them to quarantine, after the island inoculates 70% of its residents.
Read MoreIn total, there are thousands of them – a giant landscape of strange, hollowed jars, carved from ancient stone.
Read MoreForeign tourists who have received the certificate of entry to Thailand are now required to download the ThailandPlus app, prior to their arrival
Read MoreThis year’s 15th Elephant Festival will be a scaled down affair and will take place over the course of just one day, as a result of the restrictions resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read MoreThe developers expect to spend more than US$47 million to create tourism activities alongside environmental conservation measures undertaken by the Khamphay Sana Group.
Read MoreTourists from Vientiane and other nearby provinces are rushing to Vangvieng district for a short break despite the suspension of the Vangvieng Music Festival to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read MoreThailand could see tens of thousands of new COVID-19 cases per day by mid January, if people fail to follow the preventive guidelines issues to combat the spread of the virus.
Read MoreMotorists will now have the convenience of travelling from Vientiane to Vangvieng in an hour following the opening of a new expressway linking the capital to the popular tourist destination on Sunday.
Read MoreThailand will remain closed to the vast majority of foreign tourists until at least the second quarter of 2021.
Read MoreAuthorities have postponed the opening of the 113.50-km expressway linking Vientiane and Vangvieng as work on the project is not yet fully complete.
Read MoreThe Thai embassies in London and Washington appear to have scrapped the recent requirement for foreigners applying for a Single Entry Tourist Visa (SETV) to show proof of funds totalling 500,000 THB or equivalent.
Read MoreThe Vientiane-Vangvieng section is about 110 km long, designed as a two-way four-lane expressway with a design speed of 80 km to 100 km per hour.
Read MoreForeigners who wish to apply for a Single Entry Tourist Visa (SETV) to Thailand are now required to provide 6 months worth of bank statements showing a bank balance of at least 500,000 THB.
Read MoreThe Prime Minister’s Office issued the update on Saturday, relaxing some of the restrictions in a bid to gradually normalise the situation and mitigate economic impacts.
Read MoreIncomers are expected to spend a shorter time in quarantine; Authorities are also considering the use of electronic tracking devices
Read MoreUpon arrival in Laos, incomers will be tested for Covid-19 and will be quarantined at a designated location for 48 hours while they await the test results.
Read MoreTour and hospitality business operators have massively cut the cost of their services and package tours to make prices more affordable and encourage Lao people to take vacations around the country.
Read MoreLao Airlines State Enterprise has issued travel advice for passengers wishing to use the airline to enter or exit Laos.
Read MoreBuddhists across the country spent two days taking part in colourful festivities to mark the end of Buddhism lent or Ork Phan Sa which concluded the three-month traditional rain retreat observed by monks.
Read MoreOur travel insurance plan is designed to meet the health insurance requirements for visitors wanting to enter / transit Thailand during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreA new model to reopen Phuket to foreign tourists is expected to be piloted in the middle of next month
Read MoreThailand will not be fully reopened to foreign tourists along the lines of the so-called “Phuket Model” any time soon because the government has to consider too many details
Read MoreSource: Vientiane Times Laos is hopeful that Hin Nam No (Karst) National Protection Area in Bualapha district of Khammuan province
Read MoreNow that lockdown is starting to ease and we can finally start leaving the house to do more than shopping
Read MoreState-run Lao Airlines plans to soon resume its international service from Vientiane to Hanoi in Vietnam, with two flights a week on Mondays and Fridays.
Read MoreThe Tourism Council of Thailand estimates that in the next three months up to 30 per cent of tourism-related businesses in Thailand are at risk of shutting down permanently
Read MoreIf you’re new to Laos it probably didn’t take you long to realise that Lao culture is very different to western cultures. To try and help you navigate the complexities of Lao culture we’ve put together this handy list of Do’s and Don’ts to help make sure you can get on with the local community.
Read MoreAll travellers exiting Laos will be required to produce a medical certificate for their destination country to contain the spread of Covid-19.
Read MoreThe Thai government has again confirmed the requirements for people wishing to enter the country amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreThe Covid-19 pandemic has claimed another victim – regional budget airline NokScoot is closing down.
Read MoreVietnamese carriers’ plans to resume international flights next month will come to naught, given fresh Covid-19 outbreaks in Asia and other factors, experts say.
Read MoreThe Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued an official notice to inform the general public that the US government has suspended the issuance of visas to Lao citizens.
Read MoreThailand Civil Aviation Authority (CAAT) has said it will be September before international flights to and from the country resume.
Read MoreSource: Vientiane Times Construction of a 113.50-km expressway linking Vientiane and Vangvieng is now over 70 percent complete and authorities
Read MoreWhether you have lived in Lao for a long time, recently moved here, or are just passing through there are some things in Laos that you just can’t miss. Here we have listed a few of our personal highlights
Read MoreThe ban on flights to Laos continues with no end date in sight as far as government announcements go
Read MoreThough Thailand will allow some businesses to reopen from Friday (May 1), the country is still not ready to welcome foreign tourists, say government officials.
Read MoreThe Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is planning to extend its inbound flight ban for another 15 days
Read MoreLaos is expecting tourism revenues to fall by at least US$350 million (3,111 billion kip) this year with the sector to cut 2 percent off the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP).
Read MoreLao Airlines will resume flights on all domestic routes next month after operations were suspended during April 1-19 to help prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Read MoreThailand’s cabinet approved a second automatic visa extension for foreigners for three more months until July 31
Read More12 predictions for the travel and tourism industry in Asia
Read MoreVientiane State Bus Enterprise (VSBE) suspended its services on every route in Vientiane and to other provinces yesterday following the cancellation of international routes on March 23.
Read MoreForeigners who cannot leave Laos at this time, because all borders are closed to prevent the spread of Covid-19, can request extensions on their stay.
Read MoreThe Thai government will extend the requirement of medical certificates and health insurance from Sunday to cover all visitors to the country regardless of nationalities to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Read MoreAuthorities in northern Laos’ Huaphan province on Sunday (March 15) called for the temporary closure of 10 traditional border crossings with Vietnam
Read MoreAuthorities in Laos are urging the public to suspend or postpone all “unnecessary” social events including weddings and Lao New Year celebrations in an attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Read MoreBangkok Airways Public Company Limited has announced a decrease in flight frequency as well as flight termination on certain domestic and international routes to be in line with current passenger demand.
Read MoreSource: Vientiane Times Laos’ national airline, the Lao Airlines State Enterprise, will suspend flights to the Republic of Korea beginning
Read MoreVehicle owners who have not paid road tax will not be permitted to cross the border into other countries
Read MoreSource: The Star Laos has been named second runner-up in the Top Country rankings in the UK’s Wanderlust Reader Travel
Read MoreAny ‘farangs’ who do not wear face masks should be kicked out of the country, that’s according to Thailand’s health minister, Anutin Charnvirakul.
Read MoreVientiane has been named the second cheapest city in Asia for backpackers to visit in 2020
Read MoreAuthorities in the Luang Prabang province of northern Laos have stepped up controls over the sale of ivory, rhinoceros horn, and other illegal wildlife products
Read MoreTravel professionals called on the Lao government to introduce stricter regulations after a Korean tourist died and two other tourists suffered injuries when a Zipline collapsed at this popular riverside tourist town in Laos.
Read MoreTwo land entry points – Nong Khai (between Thailand and Laos) and Sadao (between Thailand and Malaysia), will be open 24 hours a day for a three-month trial period.
Read MoreThe Tourism Authority of Thailand is reminding travellers about its smoking ban in public areas, which aims to promote a safe, clean and smoke-free environment for all.
Read MoreThai Airways International is offering a One Pass One Price Value Card Package for four economy class fares to destinations in the Mekong region
Read MoreThis year’s boat races will take place on a stretch of the Mekong River near the Landmark Mekong Riverside Hotel, in a change of plan announced on Thursday.
Read MoreFrom quiet beaches in Bali to empty rooms in Hanoi’s hotels, pangs from China’s economic malaise and weakening yuan are being felt across Southeast Asia’s vacation belt.
Read MoreA tour bus skidded off a road and plunged into a ravine in northern Laos’ Luang Prabang province Monday afternoon, killing at least 13 Chinese nationals and injuring 31 others, a Lao police officer said.
Read MoreKaolao cave in Nam-Eng village, Viengphoukha district, Luang Namtha province, will reopen at the end of this year after being closed for five months so that visitor amenities can be built.
Read MoreSource: Japan Times Lao Airlines said Thursday it is planning to launch regular flights in November connecting the Laotian capital
Read MoreBlack henna tattoos are a popular holiday ‘souvenir sought after by many visitors to Asean’s holiday resort locations due to their allegedly non-permanent nature and the mistaken belief that they are safe, even for children.
Read MoreThe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on Saturday added the Plain of Jars in Xieng Khuang province to its list of World Heritage Sites.
Read MoreLaos launched its tourist eVisa service, earlier this week, a move that the travel trade says will make it more convenient for visitors.
Read MoreThe number of visitors to Laos from high-end and target countries declined significantly in the first three months of this year compared to the same period in 2018, a recent report reveals.
Read MoreSource: Vientiane Times The government is planning to expand Vientiane’s Wattay International Airport to meet the growing need for passenger
Read MoreUnknown to many travellers in southeast Asia, the ‘jars of the dead’ in Laos are a 2,000-year-old mystery that has never been solved.
Read MoreAlthough cooling down under a cool lush waterfall is a long lost dream, there are several beautiful pools available throughout Vientiane city.
Read MoreOur Travel Insurance covers accidents and illnesses incurred on your trips in Laos or abroad.
Read MoreWhen the USA donated cement and funds to expand the airport in Laos, the Laotians built a massive monument instead.
Read MoreVientiane Public Security Headquarters announced eight regulations, aimed at maintaining social order during Lao New Year (April 14-16).
Read MoreSingaporeans can now hop on a direct flight to Luang Prabang and Vientiane, after budget carrier Scoot unveiled three new weekly flights to Laos on April 1.
Read MoreThe 414km railway from Yunnan’s provincial capital of Kunming to the Laotian capital of Vientiane would cut travelling time to three hours, from three days
Read MoreAn innovative project to utilise Laos’ elephant experts in service of protecting the country’s natural treasures is waiting on just one thing – government approval
Read MoreAnyone who was planning to visit the Royal Thai Embassy in Vientiane to apply for a tourist or non-immigrant visa should be aware that there are no appointments available for at least two weeks.
Read MoreChampassak is focusing on distinctive festivities and various initiatives in a bid to lure more tourists to the southern province during Visit Laos-China Year 2019.
Read MoreLao Airlines, the national flag carrier, has launched a weekly flight to Shanghai to serve the expected influx of Chinese tourists and other passengers during Visit Laos-China Year 2019.
Read MoreLaos will have the opportunity to host the 16th ASEAN School Games for the very first time in its capital Vientiane in 2024, Lao sports authorities said.
Read MoreFly from Perth, via Singapore, to Luang Prabang and Vientiane from $189 each way.
Read MoreAn online video showed what one taxi driver was doing to rip off his customers.
Read MoreSource: ThaiVisa People who have a history of staying in Thailand using only tourist visas or ‘in-out’ border runs are
Read MoreLaos will close its “Visit Laos Year 2018 promotion well short of the 5 million tourist arrivals target
Read MoreThe Interior Ministry regulation will be amended to allow foreigners who receive a visa waiver for 30 days and travel into Thailand via land immigration checkpoints or land border checkpoints to enter the country with an unlimited number of visa waivers per calendar year.
Read MoreLast month Thailand officially launched its e-Visa on Arrival (E-VOA) application system.
Read MoreTwo Chinese-owned cement factories in the Vang Vieng district of Laos’ Vientiane Province are covering approximately 900 local families in at least four villages with dust and smog, threatening their health, local sources say.
Read MoreThousands of Buddhists decorated their colourful pasaatpheung (wax castles) with candles, flowers, money and incense as they joined the annual procession yesterday to pay homage to the That Luang stupa.
Read MoreThe police have announced plans for parking and road access during this year’s That Luang festival from November 16-22, hoping to ease the traffic congestion that always plagues this popular event.
Read MoreAuthorities should address issues that are a source of annoyance for tour operators and tourists, to ensure better conditions for visitors during Visit Laos-China Year 2019 and beyond, tour operators say.
Read MoreThe border gate between Myanmar and Laos has been upgraded and given international status, according to the Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population.
Read MoreA bright, sunny morning yesterday saw people across the country flocking to temples to present their offerings to monks as a means of making merit on the last day of Buddhist Lent.
Read MoreTourists visiting the capital of Laos this month shouldn’t miss the Vientiane Boat Racing Festival and other traditional and religious activities marking the end of Buddhist Lent.
Read MoreA meeting will be held this week in Xieng Khuang province to report on the progress made for the consideration of the Plain of Jars (Thong Hai Hin) as a potential UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Read MoreSources at the friendship bridge said there were no exceptions and the tax applied to all foreigners regardless of their travel documents, include foreigners who are resident in Laos.
Read MoreThai sex hotel sparks outrage with bizarre Nazi-themed room decorated with swastikas and huge murals of HITLER overlooking bed
Read MoreAlmost forgotten but on the brew for years the much talked about tourist tax was quietly introduced at all of Lao PDR’s border checkpoints 1 October.
Read MoreVientiane Airport has doubled the size of its international terminal, supporting a Laotian initiative to boost tourism. Laos expects Vientiane’s international passenger traffic to double over the next five years, driven by a rapid increase in visitor numbers.
Read MoreSource: The Asean Post Last July, Lao witnessed a catastrophe when the Xe-Pian Xe Namnoy dam located on the Xe
Read MoreThe French were forced out of Indochina during the 1950s but their legacy remains, with the most notable feature being the old buildings that bear their architectural stamp.
Read MoreA botanical park in Luang Prabang reveals how plants are used in everyday life in Laos
Read MoreTrepidation about a huge influx of Chinese tourists into the small Southeast Asian country – with a population of just 6.8 million – was heightened last year when construction was started on the high-speed Laos-China Railway.
Read MoreCommercial banks in Thailand have boosted security to prevent unauthorised access to their automatic teller machines as cybercriminals are reportedly planning to carry out a large-scale global ATM attack.
Read MoreThe international terminal of the airport serving the Laotian capital of Vientiane, Wattay International Airport, can now accommodate as many as 2.3 million foreign travelers a year, roughly nine times the original terminal’s capacity.
Read MoreThe 16-hectare resort overlooks a lush greenery with a backdrop of beautiful mountain views and paddy fields along meandering streams and ponds in the rustic countryside.
Read MoreThe government is not so confident in achieving its target of attracting five million tourists to Laos in 2018 as an informal mid-year summary had shown that less than two million had visited the country so far this year, Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith told the recent Lao Business Forum.
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