Travel

More Lao Citizens Live Abroad as Foreign Population Nearly Doubles

The number of foreign nationals living in Laos has nearly doubled over the past decade, led by a sharp increase in Chinese residents, even as hundreds of thousands of Lao citizens live abroad. Laos recorded 79,827 foreign residents in its 2025 census, up from 45,538 in 2015. The census also...

Graduating Students Cook, Serve French Dinner at Luang Prabang Academy

It was a busy day in the kitchen at The Academy Luang Prabang on...

Laos Shifts Tourism Licensing Powers to Provincial, District Authorities

Laos is revising how tourism business licences are issued and enforced, dividing responsibilities among...

Khammouane Targets UNESCO Geopark Status to Boost Tourism

Khammouane is preparing a UNESCO bid for the Hinboun Geopark, hoping the international designation...

Khammouane Signs USD 1.2 Million Deal to Develop Khounnamphone Nature Tourism Site

Khammouane has signed a concession agreement worth more than USD 1.2 million to develop...

Thailand Cabinet Approves Tourist Entry Fees for International Visitors

The Cabinet of Thailand has approved a new entry fee for visitors aimed at ensuring health and accident coverage for tourists, according to the...

Govt Vows to Discipline Officials Accepting Bribes for Issuing Passports

Following several reports on social media of officials accepting bribes via brokers for issuing passports, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has taken stock of...

Lost Israeli Tourists Evacuated After Fleeing Fire in Luang Prabang

A group of Israeli tourists was rescued in Luang Prabang on Thursday after fleeing a fire while camping near Pha Ngoy mountain.  According to the...

Five Unique Romantic Hideaways to Take Your Partner in Laos

Amid the celebration of all things love and romance, here are five uniquely beautiful destinations in Laos you can take your special someone for...

Laos Prepares to Host ASEAN Tourism Forum in 2024

As ASEAN Chair in 2024, Laos will also host the ASEAN Tourism Forum in January, allowing nations in the bloc to discuss matters related...

South Korea’s Biggest Low Cost Carrier Expands Flights to Laos and Vietnam

Jeju Air, South Korea's largest low-cost carrier, will start operating flights between Laos and Korea from 20 April. The company stated that flights will commence...