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Road Closures Announced in Vientiane for ASEAN Summit

From 5 to 13 October, all vehicles are prohibited from driving on certain roads in Vientiane Capital during the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summit to facilitate the movements of delegates who will attend the gathering. Kaysone Phomvihane Avenue in Saysettha district Traffic is prohibited on Kaysone Phomvihane Avenue, from Patouxay to...

Laos Attracts 2.6 Million International Tourists in First Eight Months

From January to August, Laos welcomed a total of 2.6 million international visitors while...

Thailand to Launch Electronic Travel Authorization System in 2025, Laos Exempt

Thailand plans to launch an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system for visa-free travelers from...

Empowering Women in Tourism to Market Mekong Experiences in a Digital Age

The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO), the ASEAN-Japan Centre (AJC), and Laos’s Ministry of...

StarExpress Tourist Train Launches, Connecting Kunming to Laos

On 24 September, the StarExpress, a new cross-border tourist train, launched its inaugural journey...

SilkAir to Codeshare With Lao Airlines

SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, has signed a codeshare agreement with Lao Airlines for its flights to Vientiane and Luang Prabang, providing...

Upgraded Facilities Drawing More Visitors to Vangvieng

A newly paved road connecting the town of Vangvieng to Poukham cave is one of the key factors attracting more tourists to the area...

Khammuan Records Almost 73,000 Visit Arrivals Over First Six Months

Khammuan, a central province, has recorded almost 73,000 visit arrivals over the first six months with Asians, and especially Chinese nationals topping the list. This...

Bolaven Plateau: A Coffee Lover’s Utopia, Deep In the Heart of Laos

From Colombia to Kenya, many of the world's coffee-growing regions are amongst the most idyllic places on Earth. A bucolic tableland in southern Laos, the...