Category: Travel News

Airports of Thailand Implements Passenger Service Charge Increase, Efficiency Boost Long lines at Suvarnabhumi International Airport (Photo: Thomas Cristofoletti via Twitter, 20 February) The Airports of Thailand (AOT) announced an increase in its passenger service charge (PSC) effective 1 April. For international passengers, the charge rose from THB 700 (USD 19.10) per person to THB […]

Thailand, Laos, China in Talks for New Aviation Routes to Handle Surge in Flights Representational image (ET Infra) New aviation routes are under discussion between Thailand, China, and Laos to alleviate air traffic congestion. In response to an anticipated surge of 100,000 additional flights traversing their skies, Thailand, Laos, and China are in discussions to […]

Cross-Border Tourism: 2024’s First Beijing to Laos Tourist Train Departs From Chinese Capital https://laotiantimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cross-Border-Tourism-2024s-first-Beijing-to-Laos-tourist-train-departs-from-Chinese-capital-1.mp4 The first Beijing to Laos cross-border tourist train of 2024 departed from the Chinese capital during the early hours of Monday morning, 18 March. Dai Kaiyi was there. Slowly pulling out of the platform, the Y445 tourist train, carrying over 400 […]

Myanmar Plans to Launch Direct Flights From Yangon to Vientiane in May Myanmar Airways International (Photo:Tripadvisor) Myanmar Airways International (MAI) has announced its plan to introduce direct flights between Yangon, Myanmar, and Vientiane, Laos, in early May this year as part of an ambitious expansion plan to bolster its international network. The announcement was made […]

Hin Nam No National Park Moves Closer to World Heritage Status Hin Nam No National Park (photo: Vientiane Times) Hin Nam No National Park is on the path to achieving World Heritage Status, with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) accepting its complete application document. However, additional reviews are necessary before the […]

The Consular Department under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Laos has issued a notice regarding the adjustment of fees and service charges for passport issuance, effective on 4 March, to simplify passport procedures and ensure the sustainability of service provision.

Major Road Upgrade Project in Vientiane to Be Completed by March 2025 Sikhai-Sikeuth road upgrade. (Photo: Lao National Radio) Residents and motorists traveling between Sikhai village in Sikhottabong district and Sikeuth village in Naxaithong district, Vientiane, can anticipate smoother journeys as the road upgrade project progresses steadily toward its anticipated completion by March 2025. Photthisack […]

As Southeast Asian nations race to boost tourism recovery, countries such as Vietnam and Thailand have intensified efforts to expand their visa exemption policies to attract a greater number of visitors.

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Laos and Thailand have joined forces to elevate a temporary border trade checkpoint to a permanent facility, aiming to bolster trade relations between the two countries.

The Lao government, along with stakeholders in the tourism sector, is increasing efforts to elevate tourism standards with the aim of attracting more visitors to the country.