The Lao Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism has released a notice ordering the cancellation or postponement of weddings and other social or cultural events.
Bangkok Airways to Temporarily Suspend Bangkok-Vientiane Flights
Bangkok Airways has announced that it will suspend routes between Bangkok and Vientiane until further notice amid a drop in the number of passengers.
Thai Airways Plane Hits Private Jet Parked at Wattay Airport
A Thai Airways Airbus A330-300 (HS-TEU) hit a parked Gulfstream IV business jet (M-YWAY) at Wattay Airport in Vientiane, damaging both aircraft.
Lao Crop Exports to China Suffer amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Chinese buyers are paying less for Lao agricultural products amid sluggish trading activities in the wake of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
UK Updates Travel Advice on Laos Despite No Coronavirus Cases Confirmed
The UK has updated its travel advice for Laos amid the new coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreak, despite no cases yet having been confirmed in the country.
Lao Citizen Revealed as Member of Korean Church at Center of Coronavirus Outbreak
A Lao citizen has been found to be involved with a Wuhan branch of South Korea’s Shincheonji Church of Jesus, which is the center of an outbreak of new coronavirus or COVID-19 in the country.
Laos Asks Foreign Airlines to Check Passengers’ Temperatures before Flying
Lao authorities have told foreign airlines to check the temperature of their aircrew and passengers before flying to Laos in a move to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus or COVID-19.