Category: Travel News

Lao Residents Vent Frustrations Over Passport Application Process Residents are expressing their frustrations on social media regarding the cumbersome process of obtaining passports, despite recent announcements about the availability of numerous online queues.  These critics arose on social media following a post by the Lao Facebook page “Tholakhong,” which revealed multiple empty queues and encouraged […]

The proliferation of counterfeit accounts on Facebook has raised alarms among social media users, particularly following several accounts of Lao nationals who fell prey to fraudulent travel packages to Thailand, leading to substantial financial losses.

Bokeo International Airport Launch Overshadowed by Sudden Flight Cancellations The opening ceremony of the Bokeo International Airport (photo: Lao National Radio) Amidst the much-anticipated inauguration of Bokeo International Airport on 5 February, excitement was dampened by the sudden announcement of the indefinite termination of Bokeo-Vientiane flights by Lao Airlines. The newly inaugurated Bokeo International Airport, […]

Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Malaysia have greenlighted the “ASEAN Drive Tourism” initiative, which will allow tourists to travel across these countries as a single tourism destination.

Banque pour le Commerce Exterieur Lao Public (BCEL) has unveiled the EZyKip application in a bid to streamline currency exchange for tourists visiting Laos during Visit Laos Year 2024.

To enhance accessibility to Laos, Lao Airlines unveiled new international routes between Savannakhet and Bangkok, Vientiane and Phnom Penh, and Vientiane and Danang. 

Luang Prabang is set to dazzle visitors in Visit Laos Year 2024, aiming to attract both domestic and international visitors throughout the year. However, as the province also celebrates its 28th World Heritage anniversary, concerns loom over potential threats to its prestigious status.

Australian Media Names Laos the Top Budget-Friendly Paradise [FILE] this image is used only for representational purpose (Photo: ທ່ອງທ່ຽວຫຼວງພະບາງ) An Australian media outlet picked Laos as one of the “best places to visit” this year, complimenting the country’s authentically laid-back attitude and low-cost lifestyle. “I believe Laos is the best country to visit in the […]

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin presented an ambitious vision for Southeast Asian nations to function as one tourist destination during the World Economic Forum in Switzerland on 17 January.

Bangkok Becomes Top Destination for Indian Travelers Following Visa Exemptions Indian tourists in Thailand (photo: the Phouket News) In a recent milestone, Thailand officially overthrew Dubai as the preferred travel destination for Indian tourists, marking a significant milestone in the realm of global tourism.  This shift in preference comes in the wake of Thailand’s decision […]