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Thailand, China and Vietnam Fuel Laos’ Tourism Growth in 2026

Laos welcomed nearly 2.6 million international tourists in the first half of 2026, up 9.9 percent from the same period last year, according to the latest figures from the Tourism Development Department under the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism. Thailand remained the country's biggest source of visitors, with 833,738...

Laos Launches Cultural Association to Preserve Heritage, Build Soft Power

On 16 July, Laos established a new cultural association tasked with preserving national heritage...

Vietnam Rolls Out Digital Pre-Arrival System

Vietnam has launched the Pre-Arrival Information (PAI) system, replacing the paper arrival card that...

Laos, Japan Launch Major Upgrade of Wattay International Airport

Laos and Japan launched a major upgrade of Wattay International Airport in Vientiane on...

Remains of 37 People Discovered in Giant Stone Jar in Xieng Khouang

A new excavation on Laos’ mysterious Plain of Jars in Xieng Khouang has uncovered...

The ‘Lawless’ Playgrounds of Laos

Ton Pheung, Laos - From the Thai side of the Mekong River, the Kings Romans Casino shimmers like a scene from a fairy-tale, its...

SilkAir to Codeshare With Lao Airlines

SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, has signed a codeshare agreement with Lao Airlines for its flights to Vientiane and Luang Prabang, providing...

Upgraded Facilities Drawing More Visitors to Vangvieng

A newly paved road connecting the town of Vangvieng to Poukham cave is one of the key factors attracting more tourists to the area...

Khammuan Records Almost 73,000 Visit Arrivals Over First Six Months

Khammuan, a central province, has recorded almost 73,000 visit arrivals over the first six months with Asians, and especially Chinese nationals topping the list. This...

Bolaven Plateau: A Coffee Lover’s Utopia, Deep In the Heart of Laos

From Colombia to Kenya, many of the world's coffee-growing regions are amongst the most idyllic places on Earth. A bucolic tableland in southern Laos, the...