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Vang Vieng Mayor Addresses Tourist Deaths, Promises Justice

Following the deaths of foreign tourists at a guesthouse in Vang Vieng district, Vientiane Capital last week, Bounchan Malavong, the district mayor, addressed the media about the ongoing investigation and the measures being taken to bring justice to the deceased. Bounchan explained that local authorities and relevant departments had swiftly...

ASEAN Defense Ministers Unite in Laos for Peace and Security Talks

The 18th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and the 11th ADMM-Plus successfully concluded in...

Non-Thai Nationals in Laos to Apply for E-Visa Only Starting from January 2025

According to the official announcement from the Royal Thai Embassy in Vientiane on 18...

Lao Coffee: A Journey Through Flavor, Heritage

In Laos' Bolaven Plateau, Champasack Province, the air is often filled with the scent...

Laos Welcomes Over Five Million Tourists in 2024, Generating Over USD 1 Billion

Laos has recorded over five million tourists this year, exceeding expectations and generating more...

Days Off in ASEAN: Which is the Most Holiday-Friendly Nation

As the festival season approaches, people across Southeast Asia are looking forward to spending quality time with family and unwind. But, when it comes to...

Indonesian President Launches Southeast Asia’s First High-Speed Railway, Funded by China

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian President Joko Widodo inaugurated Southeast Asia’s first high-speed railway on Monday as it was set to begin commercial operations,...

Thailand Expects Over THB 140 Billion From Chinese Visitor Visa Waiver

The Thai government expects to attract over 2.9 million visitors from China as part of the five-month visa exemption period. The tourists will bring...

Lao Government to Develop Better Transport System to Ease Traffic in Vientiane Capital

The Lao government is marking another significant stride towards addressing urban congestion and improving public transportation in Vientiane Capital.  The Ministry of Public Work and...

Luang Prabang Tourism Booms as Province Welcomes Over 779,000 Visitors Until September

Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, welcomed 779,811 tourists in the first nine months of 2023, an increase of 121.49 percent, or 427,738...

Lao PM Urges Boten SEZ to Improve Infrastructure and Attract More Tourists

Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has met with operators of the Boten Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in northern Laos' Luang Namtha province to discuss...