Category: Travel News

Due to a recent bout of heavy rains, the Vang Vieng district is on high alert for possible flooding, which has led to the district administration notifying tourism operators to suspend a number of activities for the safety of tourists, particularly those located near waterways.

Thailand’s flag carrier has announced that it will resume direct flights between Wattay International Airport in Vientiane Capital, Laos, and Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand starting August 15.

Traveling during the wet season in Laos requires extra caution and preparation due to the increased risk of heavy rain, flooding, and potential disruptions. The wet season in Laos typically lasts from May to October. To ensure a safe and enjoyable trip, consider the following tips:

The recently-announced concession of the Plain of Jars sites will help improve tourism facilities and attract more visitors, says the developer, who plans to upgrade the scenery of the sites with cherry blossoms, among other initiatives.

The Department of Public Works and Transport in Bolikhamxay Province announced today that National Road No.8 will be temporarily closed until further notice due to landslides.

Severe landslides on route 8A between Khammouane and Bolikhamxay provinces have blocked the road for nearly 10 kilometers, leaving 110 vehicles and more than 70 people stranded.

A ceremony was held at the Keoudom district’s main club in Vientiane Province to provide compensation to families affected by the construction work around the Nam Ngum Hydropower Dam 1, especially in Sengsavang village.

Authorities at Second Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge Investigated for Collecting Unofficial Passport Fees Cross border bus trips restart between Mukdahan and Savannakhet in 2022. Residents have raised the issue of corruption at the second Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge that connects Savannakhet with Mukdahan, after officials were reported collecting unofficial fees for entry and exit passport stamps. Head […]

The Tourism Development Department of Laos recently released a report informing that over 1.6 million international tourists visited Laos until June 2023.

Two Cement factories in Vang Vieng will be transformed into tourism sites and developers are currently applying for an investment permit for the project, which is expected to be approved in August.