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Laos Draws 2.3 Million Visitors Midway Through 2025

Laos welcomed over 2.3 million tourists in the first half of the year, an increase from 2.1 million during the same period last year. The country is now aiming to surpass its target of 4.5 million visitors. In the first quarter of 2025, more than 1.2 million tourists arrived in...

Laos, Belarus Sign Visa Waiver Agreement to Boost Travel, Ties

Laos and Belarus have signed an intergovernmental agreement to waive visa requirements for holders...

Thailand Postpones Tourism Tax Again, Now Unlikely Before 2026

Thailand’s long-anticipated “Tourism tax,” often referred to as the “land entry tax,” has been...

Tripartite Cooperation Accelerates: Promoting Logistics and Tourism along the China-Laos-Thailand Railway

A press conference convened in Thailand's Khon Kaen on 14 July to promote the...

Vientiane’s Bus Rapid Transit Service Set to Begin Trial Operations by End of August

Vientiane’s BRT service is scheduled to begin trial operations free of charge for three...

Xayaboury Readies to Host Masked Ghosts Festival

Xayaboury Province is set to host the traditional Phi Ta Khon Festival– or Masked Ghost Festival, from 5 to 12 February at Sibounhueng Temple...

Laos-China Railway Expands Services for Chinese New Year Travelers

With the Chinese New Year approaching, the Laos-China Railway has rolled out special measures at the Bohan Railway Border, including expanded counter services and...

Oudomxay Launches Ethnic Traditional Festival to Promote Tourism in 2025

On 16 January, Oudomxay officially launched its 2025 Ethnic Traditional Festival with the aim of promoting tourism.  The opening ceremony, held at the provincial stadium,...

Lao Art Museum Draws Praise, Criticism Over Entry Fee, Construction Delays

The new Lao Art Museum officially opened on 5 January in Vientiane’s Nonsaart village, Xaythany district.  Construction of the Museum began in 2021 with a...

Luang Prabang Tourism Booms with 2.3 Million Visitors in 2024

In 2024, Luang Prabang welcomed more than 2 million tourists, surpassing the initial goal of 900,000 visitors.  According to data provided to the Laotian Times...

Laos, Vietnam Launch Cross-Border QR Code Payment System

On 9 January, Laos and Vietnam officially launched a cross-currency transaction service, connecting their cross-border retail payment systems via QR codes. This initiative, a collaboration...