Category: Travel News

Thailand’s Tourism Authority has incorporated the Laos-China Railway into its 2024 strategic direction, aiming to enhance tourism connectivity and attract quality visitors, marking a significant step towards sustainable growth and equitable distribution of benefits.

Laos was recently added to a list of 169 countries that qualify for getting an electronic visa to visit India. 

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone visited Vientiane Province last Saturday with ministers and deputy ministers from relevant ministries and agencies to encourage local authorities to further develop tourism in the area.

Authorities in Xieng Khouang Province have announced that management of part of the Plain of Jars may be offered as a concession to a private company.

Tourism and hospitality businesses in Laos are bracing for an influx of Thai holidaymakers over the weekend as the neighboring Kingdom celebrates a six-day holiday.

The Lao passport currently stands in 87th position on a definitive list of the world’s most powerful passports, up slightly from last year’s ranking of 93. 

In a bid to combat rising concerns over criminal activities, the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Bokeo Province will be implementing strict entry and exit restrictions during nighttime hours for a duration of 15 days, according to an official notice issued on Wednesday.

As lackluster economic growth causes millions in China to stay home, Laos should do more to attract Vietnamese travelers for its post-pandemic tourism revival.

Concrete and asphalt roads were constructed on Don Deth and Don Khone islands in Champasack province, which was Phase II of an infrastructure development project to improve tourism in the area.

Officials at the Golden Triangle’s Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Bokeo Province have set their sights on developing the region as a globally renowned tourism spot while taking strict measures to combat illegal activities within the area, including online fraud by illegitimate call centers.