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Vat Phou Featured on National Geographic as Hidden Gem in Southeast Asia

Vat Phou, an ancient temple in Laos’ Champasack Province, has been featured in a National Geographic Travel article as a hidden gem for travelers seeking serenity, history, and beauty without the crowds.  This UNESCO-listed site was praised for its “striking resemblance to Cambodia’s Angkor Wat” but with a quieter, more...

ASEAN Rail Tourism Corridor Takes Center Stage at Mekong Tourism Forum 2025

Laos hosted the Mekong Tourism Forum 2025 in Luang Prabang from 24 to 27...

Heritage Stupa in Savannakhet Restoration Enters Second Phase

Ing Hang Stupa, a religious monument and national heritage site in Savannakhet Province, is...

Laos Among Highest for US Tourist Visa Overstays, But Lowest for Student Compliance

Laos is among the top countries with the highest overstay rates for The United...

Laos Sees 1.2 Million Tourist Arrivals in Q1 2025, Up 28 Percent from Previous Year

Laos welcomed over 1.2 million tourists in the first quarter of 2025, marking a...

Thai Airways Closes Thai Smile After THB 20.9 Billion in Losses of 12 Years of Service

Thai Airways International (THAI) has formally dissolved Thai Smile Airways—its low-cost subsidiary.  On 5 June, the company notified the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), confirming...

Eight Companies Vie to Renovate Luang Prabang International Airport

On 3 June, seven international and one local company submitted preliminary qualification documents for the Luang Prabang International Airport Improvement and Development Project, a...

Emirates Launches New Flights to Shenzhen, Da Nang, Siem Reap

Emirates, the popular Middle Eastern airline, is expanding its presence across Asia by launching three new destinations: Shenzhen in China, Da Nang in Vietnam,...

Laos Extends Visa-Free Stay for Japanese Tourists to 30 Days

Starting 1 June, Japanese travelers will be able to stay in Laos without a visa for up to 30 days, doubling the previous limit...

Bangkok Ranked Among Most Fraudulent Cities for Car Services

Bangkok has been named one of the world’s four most fraudulent cities for car-related services, including taxis, tuk-tuks, and rental vehicles. According to a report...

Thailand Falls Behind in Sustainable Tourism as Laos Wins Global Praise

Thailand is falling behind in the race for sustainable tourism, industry leaders warned at the Thailand Tourism Forum 2025, held on 7 May in...