The Drinking Water Association in Vientiane Capital released a notice, announcing an increase in the price of the 18 liters bottle of drinking water in every district across the capital due to high inflation and the depreciation of the LAK currency.
According to the notice, the price increase will be in effect as of 1 June. The price of a large bottle of drinking water is currently LAK 6,000 (USD 0.34) and will rise to LAK 8,000 (USD 0.45) by next month.