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Cambodia’s Biggest Airport to Open in July, Ending Pochentong’s 70-Year Run

Cambodia is preparing to open the USD 1.5 billion Techo International Airport (TIA) on 10 July, with final checks underway and construction now 96 percent complete. The new facility will replace Pochentong International Airport, which is set to close for passenger operations after nearly 70 years in service. Located around 20...

Luang Namtha Plans Restoration of Tad Nam Dee Waterfall After Storm Damage

Authorities in Luang Namtha Province are reviewing plans to restore the Tad Nam Dee...

Thailand to Enforce New Air Passenger Protection Rules

Thailand will introduce new regulations on 20 May to strengthen protections for airline passengers...

Luang Prabang Surges Past Tourism Goals with Over 1.1 Million Visitors, Fueling Economic Growth

Luang Prabang experienced a tourism boom in the first quarter of the year, generating...

Laos-China Railway Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary of Cross-Border Service with 480,000 Passengers

The Laos-China Railway has marked its second anniversary of cross-border operations, having transported 480,000...

Luang Namtha Boosts Tourism with New Attraction Study

Luang Namtha Province is actively enhancing its tourist sites to attract both foreign and national tourists. The province is particularly popular in winter, drawing...

Major Road Enhancements in Vientiane to Boost Traffic Safety, Flow

In preparation for the upcoming ASEAN meetings in the capital, many roads in Vientiane are undergoing significant upgrades to enhance driving conditions and safety....

Bamboo Rockets Light Up Vientiane’s Skies in Annual Festival

Villages and communities across Vientiane Province came together to participate in the popular  Rocket Festival, also known as "Bun Bang Fai," building large bamboo...

Thailand Approves Five-Year Visa for Digital Nomads, Expands Visa-Free Entry to 93 Countries

The Thai government has approved a series of new visa initiatives aimed at attracting more tourists to the country.  From 1 June, the number of...

Savannakhet Plans Cultural Heritage Status for Two Iconic Landmarks

Officials in Savannakhet are planning to include two cultural tourist sites in the province including the Pha That Phon stupa and the Heuan Hin...

Laos Festival Kicks Off in Tokyo, Promoting Lao Culture, Food

The 11th annual Laos Festival 2024 commenced in Tokyo, Japan on 25 May, aiming to showcase Lao culture, bolster the “Visit Laos Year 2024”...