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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...

Fact Check: Thai Tubing Video Falsely Attributed to Vang Vieng

A video depicting hundreds of people tubing down a river widely shared on social media did not take place in Laos. The original TikTok video...

South Korea to Lift Post-arrival Covid Test Requirement for Travellers from China

A senior South Korean official said on Wednesday that travelers from China will not be required to test for Covid-19 upon arrival beginning next...

Laos Touted as Cheapest Country to Visit in 2023 by American Publisher

Kiplinger, a Washington, D.C.-based publisher of business forecasts and personal finance advice, ranked Laos first in a list of 10 cheapest countries to visit...

Lucky Air Resumes Direct Flights To Laos

Lucky Air - a low-cost airline based in Kunming, China - will resume its direct flights to Laos next month. The airline plans to restart...

Laos’ Nam Et-Phou Louey Listed Among Best Night Safaris Globally

Condé Nast Traveler published an article last week on the ten best night safaris in the world, and Laos was the only country from...

Lao Airlines to Start Direct Flights to Da Nang Next Month

Lao Airlines will resume direct flights from Vientiane Capital to the coastal city of Da Nang, Vietnam in March this year. Direct flights between...