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Tourist Arrivals in Laos Increased by 15 Percent in First Eight Months of 2025

Laos welcomed over 3,061,928 international tourists in the first eight months of 2025, a 15 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Tourism Development Department.  ASEAN visitors remain the largest group, with Thailand leading at 977,675 arrivals, followed by Vietnam with 790,403, China with 750,650,...

Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng Ranked in Asia’s Top 8 by Times of India

Luang Prabang and Vangvieng are among Asia’s top eight destinations for solo backpackers in...

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...

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...

Malaysian Ambassador to Assist Laos in Boosting Tourism

The Malaysian Ambassador to Laos Mr. Edi Irwan Mahmud recently expressed his support in helping Laos grow its tourism as the country prepares to...

Messy Motorhomes Concern Residents in Luang Prabang

The clean and quiet streets of Luang Prabang have seen a lot more activity in recent months, but local residents have begun expressing concerns...

Russian Tourists Stranded in Laos After Ural Airlines Cancels Flight

Dozens of tourists from Russia are reportedly stuck in Laos after Ural Airlines canceled its scheduled flights from Vladivostok to Vientiane. The direct weekly flights...

Thai Flight Attendants Penalized For Neglecting Food Trays Until Landing

Flight attendants from Thai Airways have been issued a one-month suspension and pay cuts for not collecting food trays from customers until landing. Bangkok...

Fact Check: Thai Tubing Video Falsely Attributed to Vang Vieng

A video depicting hundreds of people tubing down a river widely shared on social media did not take place in Laos. The original TikTok video...

South Korea to Lift Post-arrival Covid Test Requirement for Travellers from China

A senior South Korean official said on Wednesday that travelers from China will not be required to test for Covid-19 upon arrival beginning next...