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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 Prabang to Host Annual Boat Racing Festival in September

Luang Prabang will organize its annual boat racing festival in Khan River during the Buddhist Lent starting 14 September. The Governor of Luang Prabang, Mr....

Visit Laos Year 2024 Anticipated to Welcome 4.6 Million Visitors

The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism (MICT) has revealed key milestones and achievements of the tourism industry in Laos from the first six...

Lao Tourists Form Vietnam’s Third Largest Growing Tourist Market in 2023

Lao tourist arrivals in Vietnam soared in the first half of the year, with a growth rate of 117%, which is the third-highest rate...

Thai Tourism Authority Eyes Asian Expatriates Residing in Laos, Cambodia

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is looking at attracting Asian expatriates, namely Chinese, South Korean, and Japanese nationals, residing in Laos and Cambodia...

Thai Airways to Double Fleet, Focus on More Flights to India

Thailand’s biggest airline, Thai Airways International, has laid out plans to expand its fleet after seeking bankruptcy protection in 2020 due to inefficient management...

Vietnam Sees Launch of Cheapest EV Cars

Chinese car manufacturer Wuling rolled out the country's cheapest electric vehicle models last Thursday. The Wuling Hongguang Mini EV was launched for a starting price...