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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...

Over 300,000 Tourists Visit Laos Capital in 2022

Vientiane Capital has welcomed more than 300,000 foreign tourists this year, according to officials. The number was revealed during a recent consultation workshop held...

Laos Travel: What to Expect When Traveling to Laos

Whether you’re traveling to Vientiane, Laos or going on vacation in Laos somewhere else, we answer your questions. Where is Laos, and what does...

Coming Up! Sabaidee Luang Prabang Fest

A much-anticipated festival is being held in the UNESCO World Heritage Centre of Luang Prabang between 6-12 October. The fest aims to promote sustainable consumption...

Free Course Offered for Responsible Elephant-based Tourism

Asian Captive Elephant Standards (ACES) is inviting the travel industry and consumers to complete a free online course to help raise awareness about captive...

Thailand Scraps More Covid-19 Rules to Welcome Tourists

People visiting the country need not carry proof of vaccination or Covid-19 negative results from 1 October onwards. In a new move to attract travelers...

Tourism Revenue in Thailand to Reach 80% of pre-COVID Level in 2023

According to the Thai government, tourism revenue would reach THB 2.38 trillion (USD 64.5 billion) next year, which is 80% of the pre-pandemic times....