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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...

Thai Tourists Flock to Northern Laos Heritage Town of Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang, the UNESCO Heritage City of northern Laos, has seen a surge of interest from Thai tourists in recent weeks amid celebrity trips...

Thailand to Charge New Tourism Entry Fee to All Arrivals

A proposed tourism fee of THB 300 to be charged directly to arrivals in Thailand is back on the table, according to the country's...

Vientiane’s Iconic Nam Phou Fountain to be Returned to the Public

The Government of Laos has requested that the iconic Nam Phou Fountain, once a beloved public square in Vientiane Capital, be returned to the...

Laos-China Railway Clarifies Wet Weather Incident

The Laos-China Railway Company has issued a statement on its Facebook page clarifying an incident that occurred recently in which customers were caught in...

Laos Mask Mandate Still Unclear

Despite fully reopening to tourists in May, Laos has yet to fine-tune its mask mandate. The unchanged official stance on masks could be unwittingly...

Hundreds of Relics Found in Champasack Temple Ruins by Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation

An investigation organized by the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation has unearthed many rare artifacts at Champasack’s Hong Nang Sida Temple. Champasack’s Hong Nang Sida Temple,...