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Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Ban Use of Power Banks In-Flight Due to Safety Risks

Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air have jointly announced a ban on the use of power banks during flights, citing growing safety concerns over lithium battery-related incidents in aviation. Under the new policy, passengers are no longer permitted to use portable chargers to power or recharge their devices while onboard. Passengers...

Vientiane Prepares for BRT Launch with New Parking Rules

Vientiane authorities implemented new no-parking regulations along sections of the capital’s Bus Rapid Transit...

Laos to Launch Digital Immigration System for Foreign Travelers Starting 1 September

Beginning 1 September, Laos will launch a trial version of its new Digital Arrival...

Vientiane Province Wins Big at Luang Prabang Traditional Boat Festival

Luang Prabang celebrated its annual Boat Racing Festival on 23 August along the Nam...

Laos Recognizes Ho Chi Minh Trail Sites as National Heritage

Laos has officially recognized the Phou Luang–Ho Chi Minh Trail sites on its territory...

Domestic Tourists in Laos Lured Away by Renewed International Travel

With international borders recently reopened, high-volume domestic destinations such as Vang Vieng, which received an influx of domestic tourists during the pandemic, have begun...

Laotians Continue to Visit Thailand for Petrol

Laotians are flocking to Nong Khai, Thailand, to fill their vehicles with petrol in response to chronic fuel shortages in Laos. According to Channel One...

Thailand to Commence Bus Services to 10 Destinations in Laos from 15 June

Thailand's state-run Transport Co. Ltd will commence bus services to 10 destinations in Laos from 15 June. The Nation reports that Mr. Sanyalux Panwattanalikit, Transport...

Laos Announces Updated Tourist Visa Fees

Laos has announced an updated tourist visa fee structure following the full reopening of the country to tourism early this month. A notice issued by...

Vientiane to Promote Little-known Xing Xou Island as New Tourism Site

Xing Xou Island has been announced as a new cultural heritage site in Vientiane Capital.  Vientiane Mai reports that the Department of Information, Culture, and...

Thai AirAsia X Successfully Files for Bankruptcy

Thai AirAsia X (TAAX), a low-cost long-haul flight provider that is part of the AirAsia group, has successfully filed for bankruptcy in a Thai...