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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...

SureStay Hotel opens in the Heart of Vientiane, Laos

Best WesternHotels & Resorts continues to introduce its innovative SureStay Hotel Group to exciting new destinations across Asia with the opening of a new...

Applications for Scholarships to Study in Hungary Are Open

The Honorary Consulate of Hungary in Laos has announced the opening of applications to study in Hungary for the year 2020-2021, a program called...

Lao Airlines to Launch New Routes to Japan’s Kumamoto in March, 2020

Japan Civil Aviation Bureau has given a green light to Lao Airlines to launch two new routes connecting the Lao capital of Vientiane and...

Laos Among Remote Countries with Best Internet

Berlin-based online travel website Tourlane has named Laos as one of the most remote countries with the best Internet. Laos took 3rd place in the...

Thai Airways to Cancel 6 Routes to 4 ASEAN Nations, including Laos

Thai Airways International is looking into cancelling six fight routes to four Southeast Asian nations, namely Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar and Laos. These routes, which...

Booking.com Japan Names Vientiane as Best City for Walking Tour

The Lao capital Vientiane has been named as one of seven best cities in the world for walking tours by Booking.com Japan. Booking.com Japan is...