Travel

Vientiane Rolls Out New Tourism Plans to Keep Visitors Around Longer, as Laos Launches Travel App

Vientiane is planning new tourism routes, evening attractions, and a city pass to encourage visitors to stay longer and spend more locally, while a new Lao Travel app will give tourists a way to book accommodation, transport, and other services. The push comes as Vientiane’s tourism sector posted strong results...

Thailand Restores 30-Day Visa-Free Stay, Limits Visa-Free Land Entries to Twice a Year

Thailand has cut its visa-free tourist stay from 60 days back to 30 days,...

China-Laos Railway Sees 50 Percent Rise In Cross-Border Passengers

Passenger traffic on the China–Laos Railway has increased significantly this year, boosting tourism and...

Luang Prabang Economy Grows Despite Sharp Drop in Tourists

Luang Prabang’s economy grew 3.9 percent in the first half of 2026, even as...

New Vientiane-Udon Thani Bus Route to Launch on 9 September

Thailand has just announced the launch of a new bus route connecting Laos’ Vientiane...

Southeast Asia Takes Flight with New Airline Routes

In a significant stride towards regional connectivity, Southeast Asia is gearing up to welcome a wave of new flight routes and increased services from...

Luang Prabang Celebrates Laos-Vietnam Friendship with Culture-Tourism Week

On the evening of 25 October, Luang Prabang, Laos, came alive with the sounds of music and laughter. The city's historic That Luang area...

Hong Kong Eases Visa Policies to Attract Talents from Laos, Vietnam, Nepal

In a bid to address its ongoing talent drain, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government announced a series of measures on Wednesday...

Luang Prabang Takes Stand Against Non-Compliant Signs to Improve City’s Appearance

In recent months, the Information, Culture, and Tourism Office in Luang Prabang has been actively taking steps to remove illegal advertising signs from the...

Laos-Vietnam Railway Project Officially Approved

A new railway project between Laos and Vietnam is ready to kick off. The train will establish a direct link between the countries and...

Thailand to Attract More Russian Tourists with Longer Visa-Free Stay During High Season

Thailand is expecting a surge in tourism from Russia during the final two months of the year as the government will grant a longer...