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...
On 25 July officials in Luang Prabang discussed managing rice vendors who pester visitors to purchase their sticky rice for almsgiving.
The discussion meeting...
The Laos-China Railway has proposed standing tickets as a way to accommodate large volumes of passengers following the reopening of the country to tourism.
The...
The official global passport ranking, the Henley Passport Index, has ranked Laos #95 in the world for the strength of the Lao passport.
The quarterly...
Residents in Laos have complained of long queues while lodging passport applications, as well as widespread corruption involving brokers.
The Consular Department, under the Ministry...
Wild Asian elephants in Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve have been spotted wandering along Laos' northern border after a 17-month cross-country journey.
A herd of more...
