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Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Ban Use of Power Banks In-Flight Due to Safety Risks

Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air have jointly announced a ban on the use of power banks during flights, citing growing safety concerns over lithium battery-related incidents in aviation. Under the new policy, passengers are no longer permitted to use portable chargers to power or recharge their devices while onboard. Passengers...

Vientiane Prepares for BRT Launch with New Parking Rules

Vientiane authorities implemented new no-parking regulations along sections of the capital’s Bus Rapid Transit...

Laos to Launch Digital Immigration System for Foreign Travelers Starting 1 September

Beginning 1 September, Laos will launch a trial version of its new Digital Arrival...

Vientiane Province Wins Big at Luang Prabang Traditional Boat Festival

Luang Prabang celebrated its annual Boat Racing Festival on 23 August along the Nam...

Laos Recognizes Ho Chi Minh Trail Sites as National Heritage

Laos has officially recognized the Phou Luang–Ho Chi Minh Trail sites on its territory...

Myanmar to Join ASEAN Tourism Forum in Vientiane Amidst Ongoing Civil War

Amidst an ongoing civil war between the military government and its civil opposition, Myanmar is pushing ahead with efforts to revitalize its tourism sector...

Thai Prime Minister Says Visa-Free Policy for Chinese Visitors to Be Made Permanent in March

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand and China will soon implement visa-free entry for each other’s citizens, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said Tuesday. Chinese nationals will...

Airport in Houaphanh Set for International Upgrade

Houaphanh province is set to upgrade Nong Khang airport to international status to boost tourism and economic development across the province, Governor Khampheng Saysompheng...

Don Det Emerges as a Tranquil Haven for Stressed Travelers

As the trend of dispersed tourism rises, Don Det, an island in Champasak Province's Si Phan Don archipelago, is gaining recognition as a top...

Beyond Borders: A 31,000 KM Motorcycle Journey from Laos to Europe

In the comforts of everyday life, it is uncommon to see someone stop in their tracks and take on a challenge of such great...

Lao Government Rejects Claims of Luang Prabang’s World Heritage Status Threat Amidst YouTube Controversy

In response to a video uploaded on a Thai YouTube channel, the Lao government has denied claims that Luang Prabang town is at risk...