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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...

Laos Announces Travel Conditions for 2022 Reopening

Laos has officially announced it will reopen for tourism on 1 January 2022, providing more information on travel conditions during a press conference held...

Thailand to Use Japanese Trains to Help Tourists Access Laos-China Railway

Thailand has received a fleet of secondhand diesel trains from Japan that will be used across four routes, including trips from Udon Thani to...

Laos Confirms 1 January Reopening for Tourists

Laos has confirmed 1 January 2022 as its official reopening date, according to a notice issued by the Prime Minister's Office. The notice was issued...

First Impressions of the Laos-China Railway

The long-awaited Laos-China Railway officially opened nearly two weeks ago amid much fanfare. The Laotian Times spoke with passengers to find out about their...

Thailand Proposes “One Day Go” Scheme for Short Trips to Nong Khai Province

Authorities in Nong Khai Province, Thailand are preparing to reopen the border to arrivals from Laos via the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge. The province hopes to...

Laos to Provide Booster Shots for Populations in Tourism Zones

Laos is to issue booster shots of Covid-19 vaccines for members of the general population residing in tourism green zones or along the route...