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Japanese Arrivals to Laos Jump 36 Percent Amid Renewed Tokyo Tourism Push

Laos welcomed 23,133 Japanese tourists in the first six months of 2026, a 36 percent jump from the same period last year, as the country ramps up tourism promotion in Japan. The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism reported that Japanese arrivals have climbed steadily since 2022, rising from 6,848...

Thai YouTuber Hlun Solo’s Body to Return Home as Family Awaits Autopsy Results

The body of Thai travel YouTuber Hlun Solo is expected to return to Thailand...

Oudomxay Seeks More Railway Services to Boost Investment

Authorities in Oudomxay Province, northern Laos, have announced plans to expand railway services and...

Thai Travel YouTuber Hlun Solo Found Dead in Georgia After Weeks of Uncertainty

Thai travel YouTuber Hlun Solo has died in Georgia after disappearing during a solo...

Thailand, China and Vietnam Fuel Laos’ Tourism Growth in 2026

Laos welcomed nearly 2.6 million international tourists in the first half of 2026, up...

Vientiane Residents Confused by Expressway Opening

Vientiane residents have expressed confusion on social media after photos and video of the Vientiane to Vang Vieng Expressway operating as normal appeared online. A...

Movement on the Vientiane to Pakse Expressway Project

The government is considering approval of the proposed route for an expressway running from Vientiane Capital to Pakse in the nation's south. Following the government's...

Xaysomboun Sees Over 10,000 Tourists in 2020

Xaysomboun Province received over 10,000 visitors in the first nine months of 2020, bringing USD 159,195 in revenue to the province. A total of 10,186...

Luang Prabang Authorities Revise Lao New Year Schedule

Authorities in Luang Prabang have revised the dates for Lao New Year festivities in the province, with a shorter schedule now in place. According to...

Champathong Garden Resort Issues Statement on Fire

Champathong Garden Resort has issued a statement following a fire that broken out at on Tuesday at the Vang Vieng resort. Champathong Garden Resort issued...

Blue Bridge Remains Free of Charge in Vang Vieng

Vang Vieng's blue bridge, known as Khoua See Fa Tham Non, is offering free passage until 2022. The bridge, spanning the Song River, was constructed...