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Tourism Boom: Thai Celebrities Highlight Laos’ Top Destinations in 2025

Lao tourism has become increasingly popular among Thai celebrities, who are drawn to attractions such as Vang Vieng and the UNESCO World Heritage city of Luang Prabang, contributing to over 3 million tourists visiting Laos in the first eight months of the year. On 14 October, Pataradanai Setsuwan, a former...

Laos-China Railway Transported Over 15 Million Passengers Since Early 2025

The Laos-China Railway (LCR) transported 15.48 million passengers from January through 8 October this...

Bus Service Between Khon Kaen-Vientiane Resumes After Five Years

Starting 10 October, the Transport Company (BKS) will resume its bus service connecting Khon...

AirAsia Eyes Vietnam Expansion in Push to Cover All of Southeast Asia

Malaysian budget airline AirAsia is in talks to launch a new domestic airline in...

Rising Number of Lao Tourists Choose Malaysia as Travel Ties Strengthen

Malaysia is seeing a notable uptick in visitors from Laos this year, pointing to...

Social Media Users Call for Boost in Safety Measures Amidst Tourism Growth

Laos was known to be one of the safest countries in Southeast Asia, but things seem to have taken a slightly different turn in...

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...