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ASEAN Rail Tourism Corridor Takes Center Stage at Mekong Tourism Forum 2025

Laos hosted the Mekong Tourism Forum 2025 in Luang Prabang from 24 to 27 June, spotlighting the proposed ASEAN Rail Tourism Corridor (ARTC) as a key initiative to boost regional travel and connectivity. Held under the theme “United Journey – Stronger Together,” the forum brought together tourism officials and business...

Heritage Stupa in Savannakhet Restoration Enters Second Phase

Ing Hang Stupa, a religious monument and national heritage site in Savannakhet Province, is...

Laos Among Highest for US Tourist Visa Overstays, But Lowest for Student Compliance

Laos is among the top countries with the highest overstay rates for The United...

Laos Sees 1.2 Million Tourist Arrivals in Q1 2025, Up 28 Percent from Previous Year

Laos welcomed over 1.2 million tourists in the first quarter of 2025, marking a...

China’s Aircraft Maker Seeks Majority Stake in Lao Airlines Amid Reforms

The Lao government is weighing a proposal from China’s Commercial Aircraft Corporation (COMAC) to...

Thailand to Use Japanese Trains to Help Tourists Access Laos-China Railway

Thailand has received a fleet of secondhand diesel trains from Japan that will be used across four routes, including trips from Udon Thani to...

Laos Confirms 1 January Reopening for Tourists

Laos has confirmed 1 January 2022 as its official reopening date, according to a notice issued by the Prime Minister's Office. The notice was issued...

First Impressions of the Laos-China Railway

The long-awaited Laos-China Railway officially opened nearly two weeks ago amid much fanfare. The Laotian Times spoke with passengers to find out about their...

Thailand Proposes “One Day Go” Scheme for Short Trips to Nong Khai Province

Authorities in Nong Khai Province, Thailand are preparing to reopen the border to arrivals from Laos via the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge. The province hopes to...

Laos to Provide Booster Shots for Populations in Tourism Zones

Laos is to issue booster shots of Covid-19 vaccines for members of the general population residing in tourism green zones or along the route...

Five Thousand Passengers Board Laos-China Railway in First Five Days

More than 5,000 people have purchased tickets to ride the Laos-China Railway since its official launch on Friday. The Laos-China Railway began serving public passengers...