Travel

Thailand Restores 30-Day Visa-Free Stay, Limits Visa-Free Land Entries to Twice a Year

Thailand has cut its visa-free tourist stay from 60 days back to 30 days, ending an expanded temporary scheme that had been in place since July 2024. The change took effect on 15 September and affects travellers from dozens of countries, though Lao passport holders face a distinct set of...

China-Laos Railway Sees 50 Percent Rise In Cross-Border Passengers

Passenger traffic on the China–Laos Railway has increased significantly this year, boosting tourism and...

Luang Prabang Economy Grows Despite Sharp Drop in Tourists

Luang Prabang’s economy grew 3.9 percent in the first half of 2026, even as...

New Vientiane-Udon Thani Bus Route to Launch on 9 September

Thailand has just announced the launch of a new bus route connecting Laos’ Vientiane...

Flooding Disrupts Flights to Luang Namtha, Oudomxay Also Reports Flooding

Lao Airlines has suspended flights between Vientiane and Luang Namtha after after rising waters...

Houaphanh Names Cherry Blossom as its Provincial Flower

Houaphanh officials announced Cherry Blossom as its provincial flower on Sunday in Houaphanh-Thanh Hóa park located in the province. The announcement ceremony was attended by...

China to Cancel Covid Quarantine Requirement for Inbound Visitors

Taking a major step towards easing its border restrictions, the government of China will allow inbound travelers to enter the country without Covid-19 quarantine...

Laos-China Railway Yet to Compensate Over 1,000 Families

More than 1,000 families displaced during the six-year construction period of the Laos-China Railway still wait for compensation from the company. A total of 1,018...

Laos Scraps Covid Vaccination Proof and Test to Enter the Country

Lao Prime Minister's Office announced that COVID-19 vaccination proof and Rapid Antigen Test (ATK) for unvaccinated travelers would no longer be required to enter the...

Six Wonders You Must See in Laos

VIENTIANE, LAOS - Media OutReach - 26 December 2022 - A country of untouched wonder and pristine beauty, Laos also boasts incredible hospitality where...

Visiting Laos Is Simply Easier Than Ever

VIENTIANE, LAOS - Media OutReach - 26 December 2022 - Laos might be a small, landlocked country in Southeast Asia, but from its people...