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LaoSafe has certified more than 100 tourism businesses and helped to make Laos currently one of the most open Southeast Asian countries for international tourists.
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Accor welcomes the world back to Laos
Laos, the country of misty mountains, charming French colonial architecture, hill tribe settlements, magical Buddhist monasteries, and authentic hospitality, is now open to the world.
Laos drops Covid entry curbs for vaccinated travellers
Laos has dropped Covid-19 entry restrictions for fully vaccinated tourists after the country reported falling coronavirus cases
14 countries added in Laos Green Zone Plan
Fourteen more countries are added to the list of nationalities allowed to enter Laos under the Travel Green Zone Plan.
Laos set to welcome foreign travellers from 1 January
Laos has announced plans to partially reopen its borders to foreign visitors on January 1, despite the rising fears that the Omicron variant
Laos plans to reopen country to fully vaccinated tourists in 2022
The Lao Government has announced their plan to re-open the country to fully vaccinated tourists in January of 2022 under the "Lao Travel Green Zone" program.
Absolute Hotel Service expands to Laos with Eastin Hotel Vientiane
The Absolute Hotel Services group announced the first hotel in Laos to add in the company portfolio. The Eastin Hotel Vientiane Laos is targeted to open in the last quarter of 2021.
Going wild: Indotrek’s epic journey links Thailand and Laos
With a mosaic of ethnic cultures and a topography that lends itself to adrenalised activities, the highlands of Thailand and Laos have long been prime quarry for intrepid adventurers.…
8 hotels in 4 new countries: Centara plans robust expansion in 2020
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is accelerating its global expansion with plans to open new hotels and resorts in some of the world’s most dynamic…
SureStay Hotels unveils first hotel in Laos
SureStay Hotel Group marked the launch of its first hotel in Laos, SureStay Hotel by Best Western Vientiane. Hosted recently at Tipsy Elephant, the hotel’s dramatic top floor venue, the…
VLeisure hospitality tech now available to smaller hotels
VLeisure, the technology company and booking platform for hotels, airlines and travel insurance, announced that VLeisure Operating System (VOS) is now available to 2-star and 3-star…
9 kid-friendly tourist attractions in Asia
When parents touch down in a new country (after hearing 'are we there yet?' for hours on end), they need to have a plan.
Hertz appoints GSAs for four countries
Hertz Asia-Pacific has appointed Discover the World (DTW) as its general sales agent (GSA) for Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar. First Marketing has also been appointed as the GSA for Macau.…
How TA’s can help save the world
Destination management company (DMC) EXO Travel has unveiled its shiny new way for travel agents booking responsible travel and hospitality -- giving them the power to help save the planet,…
Babbling brooks and peaceful ponds: Pullman’s Laosian MICE experience
Last week we ran the news of Pullman Luang Prabang's new range of sustainable experiences for the eventing crowd. But, with news that the property has also just unveiled a new ballroom for…
MICE meets sustainability and responsible tourism in Laos
Pullman Luang Prabang has embraced a raft of sustainable practices — both internally and through a collection of carefully selected local partners.
Festive feasts: Holiday season at Riva Arun Bangkok and Kiridara Luang Prabang
The holiday season is in full swing and more people are making plans and travelling for Christmas and New Year. As a matter of fact, travelling during the holidays increases by 23% compared…
AccorHotels launches Pullman brand in Laos
Pullman, the upscale subsidiary of AccorHotels, has announced its first location in Laos with the opening of Pullman Luang Prabang.
“I wanted to create the Airbnb of tourism”
Arriving in a new city, in a country you have never been to before, can be an overwhelming experience. You may have all the right plans to discover ‘the real’ Bangkok, for example, but once…
AVANI cuts to the chase, moves front desks closer to extinction
Catering to modern travellers who want bookings and check-ins fast and done online, AVANI Hotels & Resorts has introduced online pre-arrival check-ins at its properties worldwide.
ASEAN Tourism Forum 2018: Food trips, sustainability and scaling up in the next 50 years
The recent 37th ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) saw the region’s tourism ministers express optimism on growing the sector in 2018 onwards.
ONYX on for the hat-trick
ONYX Hospitality Group is inviting travellers to discover new destinations with them in 2018. openings across its Amari and OZO brands including OZO Hoi An in Vietnam, Amari Vang Vieng in…
Pandaw unveil new ship for Laos flotilla
Pandaw has announce the addition of a third ship to join their Laos Flotilla on the Mekong River in September 2019. This will be the 17th vessel in the Pandaw Fleet that currently ply…
Pha That Luang restoration to be completed in November
The renovation of Pha That Luang, the golden stupa in the centre of Vientiane, is expected to be completed before the annual That Luang festival in November 2017.
The Vientiane Times…
Asian air route updates from Thai Smile, Lao Airlines, Jetstar and more
Thai Smile flies to Lucknow
Where? Bangkok (Thailand) to Lucknow (India)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? Thai Smile
Why? Thai Airways' regional subsidiary taps…
Laos plans incentives for tourism investors
The government of Laos has revealed plans to offer a series of incentives to attract companies to invest in its tourism sites.
The Vientiane Times reported the country's Deputy…
Asian air route updates from PAL, AirAsia, Hong Kong Airlines and more
Tianjin Airlines starts flying to Vladivostok
Where? Tianjin (China) to Vladivostok, pictured (Russia)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately
Who? Tianjin Airlines
Why? Connecting…
Tourism zone set for southern Laos
Officials in Laos have given the green light for the development of a new trade and tourism zone in the southern province of Champassak.
The Vientiane Times reports that the…
Lao backpacker haven upgrades facilities
Vang Vieng, the popular backpacking destination in Laos, wants to improve its reputation by modernising its tourism facilities.
The Vientiane Times reported a senior local tourism…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Norwegian, Spring, Air China and more…
Spring adds low-cost link between key Asian cities
Where? Shanghai Pudong (China) to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? Spring Airlines
Why?…
Laos plans to develop new tourist attractions
The government of Laos is planning to expand its tourism industry by opening up new destinations and attractions to international travellers, the Vientiane Times reports.
Speaking to the…
Hilton enters Laos
Hilton has sealed its first ever hotel in Laos, the landlocked Southeast Asian nation.
The US hotel giant has penned a deal with TPD Company to manage the 160-room DoubleTree by…
New flights take travellers to mysterious Plain of Jars
The mysterious Plain of Jars in Laos is now more accessible than ever, after an airline launched two new routes to the plateau on which the ancient site is located.
The Lao news…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Laos, Australia, the US and more
Banyan Tree's The Grand Luang Prabang
Location: On the banks of the Mekong River in the UNESCO-listed town of Luang Prabang, northern Laos
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 75
Facilities:…
Laos tourism suffers visitor decline
Laos experienced a sharp drop in visitor arrivals last year, mainly due to a decline from neighbouring Thailand.
According to the latest data, reported by the state-run Lao News Agency…
New Laos-Cambodia border crossing to open
A new international border checkpoint connecting Cambodia with Laos will open next week.
The Khmer Times reported Cambodia's Foreign Affairs Ministry as confirming on Thursday that…
Asian air route updates: Hainan Airlines, SilkAir, and more
Who's flying where? All is revealed with our round-up of the latest air routes...
Hainan Airlines adds double Laos link
Where? Haikou (China) to Vientiane and Luang Prabang (Laos)…
IHG to launch first luxury hotel in Laos
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has revealed plans to launch the first InterContinental hotel in Laos.
Set to open in 2021, the new-build InterContinental Vientiane will become the…
AirAsia creates new link to Laos
AirAsia has expanded its connectivity in Laos with the launch of flights between Kuala Lumpur and Luang Prabang.
Marking the first direct link between the two Southeast Asian cities,…
China to build Mekong bridge in Luang Prabang
A Chinese company is planning to build a bridge across the Mekong River in Luang Prabang, the UNESCO-listed city in northern Laos, as part of the new Trans-Asian Railway network.
The…
Thailand’s Akaryn unveils new hotel trio
Akaryn Hotel Group has unveiled a trio of new properties in Southeast Asia.
Due to open in time for the region’s peak tourist season, the new additions to Akaryn's upscale portfolio…
Amari makes triple entry into Laos
Thailand's Onyx Hospitality Group has signed a landmark agreement that will lead to the launch of its first properties in Laos.
The deal with Tang Charoen Group (TCR) will see the launch…
Lao Airlines, SilkAir boost ASEAN cooperation
Singapore's SilkAir and Lao Airlines, the national carrier of Laos, have signed a new codeshare agreement for flights between the two countries.
Under the terms of the deal, which was…
Laos to submit two new UNESCO bids
Laos is planning to apply for UNESCO World Heritage status for two of its landmarks, according to local media reports.
Officials from the Lao government were reported saying that they…
Khiri gets further recognition for sustainable operations
Khiri Travel's operations in Indonesia and Laos have been awarded Travelife Partner status following a major social and environmental audit.
Travelife certification for tour operators…
ASEAN ecotourism event heads to Laos
The city of Pakse in southern Laos will host the ASEAN Ecotourism Forum this month.
Running from 22-25 June, the event is being organised by the Lao government as part of its role as…
Korea’s Jin Air extends reach across Asia Pacific
Jin Air, the South Korean low-cost carrier, has signed three interline deals that will enable it to offer more connections across Asia and the Pacific.
New agreements with Hawaii’s…
Thai AirAsia doubles up in Laos
Following the recent launch of its first ever flights to Laos, Thai AirAsia has unveiled plans to add a second route to the landlocked Southeast Asian country.
The Bangkok-based…
Asian travel company offers “good weather guarantee” – in the rainy season
A Southeast Asian travel site is now promising its customers good weather and offering refunds if it rains.
From 1 April to 31 October 2016, travellers booking a minimum seven-night…
Sofitel makes debut in Laos
AccorHotels has launched its luxury Sofitel brand in Laos, with the opening of a new property in Luang Prabang.
The new Sofitel Luang Prabang is set in a mansion built in the 1900s for…
Khiri offers tours into the “Heart of Darkness”
Khiri Travel has unveiled two new overland tours in Laos and Vietnam that promise to take guests into Joseph Conrad's literary "Heart of Darkness".
While Conrad's own journey was…
Duetto expands in Southeast with Representasia
Thailand-based Representasia has formed a new partnership with Duetto for the roll out of hotel and casino revenue management solutions in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
Duetto…
AirAsia to link Bangkok with Luang Prabang
AirAsia has announced plans to launch a new direct flight connecting Bangkok with Luang Prabang.
The new service will commence on 24 March 2016, operating daily from the Thai…
Tourism thrives in Champassak
Tourism in the province of Champassak, southern Laos, is expected to double in the next five years.
The Vientiane Times reported provincial tourism authorities as saying that arrivals…
Luang Prabang spreads out to accommodate more tourists
The city of Luang Prabang in northern Laos will be expanded to cater to an increase number of visitors, it has been revealed.
The Vientiane Times reports that authorities in the…
Thailand’s Akaryn Hotels to launch in Laos
Akaryn Hotel Group, which operates luxury boutique hotels in Thailand, has unveiled plans for its first property in Laos.
Scheduled to open in March 2016, The President by Akaryn will…
New tourism brand for southern Laos
Four provinces in southern Laos have joined forces to create a new tourism brand.
The Vientiane Times reports that the 'Southern Laos, Charming by Nature' brand has now been adopted…
Work starts on Laos-China railway
A ground-breaking ceremony was held this week for the new Laos-China railway, the Vientiane Times reports.
Work commenced in Vientiane, marking the start of a major project that will…
Rosewood to debut in Laos with luxury Luang Prabang resort
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will make its debut in Laos in 2017, with the opening of a new luxury tented resort near Luang Prabang.
The new Rosewood Luang Prabang will be located 10…
Laos plans UNESCO bid for Plain of Jars
Laos is preparing to submit an application to UNESCO for the Plain of Jars to be inscribed on the World Heritage list.
The Vientiane Times reports that country's Ministry of…
Laos needs four new international airports – minister
Laos will need to develop four new international airports to cater for rising traffic at its most popular destinations, a government minister has said.
Asia News Network (ANN) reports…
Mekong countries unveil combined tourism strategy
The six countries of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) have released their new joint tourism strategy.
Introduced at the 20th GMS Ministerial Conference in Myanmar's capital Nay Pyi…
India, Laos agree direct flights
The governments of India and Laos have signed a new agreement that paves the way for direct flights between the two countries.
The Hindu reports that a Memorandum of Understanding…
Laos aims to capitalise on ASEAN tourism boom
Laos is planning to develop its tourism industry in a series of key areas, to capitalise on the expected rise in tourism in the ASEAN region.
At the recent Lanith Symposium in…
Insider Journeys offers SE Asian megafam deals
Specialist tour operator Insider Journeys has teamed up with Vietnam Airlines to launch its 2015 megafam to Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
Trade partners can snap up an exclusive agent…
Mekong River Cruises adds new Laos journeys
Mekong River Cruises has unveiled plans to offer a series of new voyages in Laos.
Between July and December 2015, the company will operate seven cruises down the Mekong River from…
Qatar Airways extends network in Southeast Asia
Qatar Airways is now able to offer more destinations in Southeast Asia following the expansion of its codeshare partnership with Bangkok Airways.
The Doha-based carrier will now be…
Laos continues to break tourism records
Laos continues to experience record-breaking tourism growth, with another sharp rise in visitor numbers in 2014.
According to the latest official data from the Lao Ministry of…
Khiri Travel launches “epic” 40-day Indochina tour
Khiri Travel has launched its largest tour itinerary to date - a 40-day journey that covers five countries in Indochina.
The new 'Epic Multi-Country Program' covers Myanmar, Thailand,…
Ascott brings first international serviced residence to Laos
Ascott has opened the Somerset Vientiane, marking its debut in Laos and the country’s first ever internationally-branded serviced residence.
The property has been relaunched following…
Ascott acquires Jakarta property
The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has acquired the recently-opened 185-unit Ascott Kuningan Jakarta for S$90 million under a conditional agreement with PT Ciputra Adigraha.
The CapitaLand…
THAI launches direct flight to Luang Prabang
Thai Airways International (THAI) will launch direct flights between Bangkok and Luang Prabang this week.
The inaugural flight to the lazy Laotian city is due for take-off on Sunday…
HotelQuickly launches in Myanmar, Laos
HotelQuickly, the last-minute booking app, has expanded its reach into Myanmar and Laos.
The company, which launched in March 2013, offers same-day deals at hotels in a range of countries…
Vietnam Airlines partners Abacus in Laos
Vietnam Airlines has expanded its footprint in Laos PDR by deepening its relationship with Abacus.
Abacus-connected travel agents in Lao PDR will now gain more efficient access to…
Ascott enters Laos and Bali new first franchise deals
Serviced apartment operator Ascott has secured its ever franchise agreements to launch new properties in Laos and Bali.
The deals will see the Singapore-based company take over the…
Laos looks to Japan for tourism boost
Laos could boost its tourism revenues by attracting more Japanese visitors, an event in the country has heard.
The 12th Lanith (Lao National Institute of Tourism & Hospitality)…
Centara to launch in Laos
Centara Hotels & Resorts has signed its first ever hotel in Laos.
Set to open in 2017, the five-star Centara Grand Hotel Vientiane will be a new-build French colonial-style…
Thailand pushes for Mekong tourism routes
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is aiming to encourage more tourists to take multi-country tours in the Mekong region.
In partnership with the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office…
WWF warns Laos on Mekong dolphins
A proposed new dam on the Mekong River in Laos could wipe out the area’s last remaining Irrawaddy dolphins, the WWF has warned.
The conservation body said last week that the Don…
Laos arrivals surge in 2013
International arrivals to Laos saw double-digit growth in 2013.
The landlocked country welcomed 3.78 million visitors last year, 14.5% more than 2012 and exceeding its full-year…
Avis arrives in Cambodia and Laos
Car rental company Avis is launching operations in Cambodia and Laos, following the signing of a new licensing agreement in the two countries.
Avis has signed a deal with RMA Group that…
New Travel Indochina training programme launches
Travel Indochina has launched a new online training programme for travel agents.
The new programme, named Asia Guru, covers three stages and aims to improve knowledge of the brand as…
Lao Airlines forms new travel joint venture
Singapore's GTMC Travel has formed a new partnership that will offer tour packages to Laos.
A new joint venture with Lao Airlines' travel division, Champa Holidays, is aimed at…
49 dead as plane crashes into Mekong River
Forty-nine people died when a Lao Airlines plane crashed into the Mekong River yesterday (16 October 2013).
The new ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft was coming into land at Pakse…
Khiri launches designer tuk tuks
Khiri Travel has introduced a fleet of designer tuk tuks to transport its guests in Laos and Cambodia.
The new three-wheelers feature will be piloted by a Khiri driver and tour guide…
THAI Smile expands to China, Laos
Thai Airways International (THAI) has revealed that its regional low-cost carrier, THAI Smile, will commence flights to mainland China and Laos.
From 27 October 2013, the airline will…
If Only expands into new destinations
If Only... has introduced five new locations and a new visual identity as part of two new brochure launches.
Its main product expansion has come within its Asia programme, which now…
Luxury Travel launches B2B website
Vietnam tour operator Luxury Travel has launched a B2B website with a booking engine.
The website also includes information on hotels, tourism products and selling tips for Vietnam,…
Open skies to drive ASEAN aviation
The development of open skies policies in Southeast Asia will drive the expansion of the region's aviation industry, a new report has stated.
In its 'Southeast Asian Aviation' report,…
2012 a record year for Asia Pacific tourism
The Asia Pacific region saw a record number of international visitor arrivals in 2012, according to the latest full-year data from the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA).
The region…
The latest industry appointments – Asia
AKIRA MORENA has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of GHM's Chinese hotel management company, Ahn Luh. Moreno is currently the Vice President of Development & Pre-Opening…
Lao Central’s first Sukhoi emerges from paint shop
The first Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) to be delivered to Lao Central Airlines has emerged from the Russian planemaker’s paint shop, adorned with the Asian airline’s white and green livery.…
Laos embraces foreign tourism investors
The Lao government has relaxed investment regulations in the country ahead of the AEC 2015, creating very favorable conditions for international participation as it invites foreign operators…
Lao Airlines to launch Singapore flights
Lao Airlines will launch its first ever flights to Singapore tomorrow (Thursday 24 November 2011). The national carrier recently received its first ever jet aircraft - two 142-seat Airbus…
ASEAN promotes tourism with China
At the ASEAN-China Summit in Bali last week, members agreed to boost trade, tourism, education and cultural links with China. Malaysia's Bernama news agency reported that the ASEAN-China…
ASEAN looks for inroads into common visa
Travel industry stakeholders will be hoping for progress in the development of a pan-ASEAN visa at the members summit in Bali. With increased interest in Asian travel, leaders are trying to…
Thai floods hit Lao tourism
The prolonged flooding in Thailand is now affecting tourism in Southern Laos. With northern transport routes blocked, the flooding has triggered a drop in the number of tour groups heading…
Lao Airlines takes delivery of first jet aircraft
Lao Airlines has taken delivery of the first of two A320 aircraft ordered from Airbus - its first jet aircraft. The new aircraft was welcomed in the Lao capital Vientiane at a special…
Laos president inspects Russia jets
The President of the Laos, Choummaly Sayasone recently visited the headquarters of Russia's Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC). The President was there to inspect the new Sukhoi Superjet…
Laos tourism reaches “moment of truth”
The tourism industry in Laos has reached its "moment of truth" and must immediately elevate its service quality to achieve the targeted US$1 billion in annual revenue by 2020. This is the…
Mekong partners cooperate on tourism
Tourism ministers from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam held a meeting in Ho Chi Minh City last week to explore ways to boost tourism in all the four countries.
Many delegates at the…
Abacus and Lao Airlines sign JV agreement
Robert Bailey, President and Chief Executive Officer of Abacus International, and Dr Somphone Douangdara, President of Lao Airlines, exchange contracts at Don Chan Palace Hotel in…
New guide for responsible travel in the Mekong
A new online guide to Mekong travel has been released appealing to travellers with a conscience.
Mekong Responsible Tourism describes over 185 responsible holiday activities in the…
ibis to debut in Laos
Accor has announced plans to launch its first ibis hotel in Laos. Scheduled to open towards the end of 2012, ibis Vientiane will feature 64 rooms and a restaurant, located in the main…
Lao Airlines buys first two A320s
Lao Airlines has signed a contract with Airbus for the purchase of two A320 aircraft. The aircraft will be operated by the Laos national carrier on routes linking the capital, Vientiane…
Lao Airlines to launch Singapore flights
Lao Airlines is planning to launch the first flights connecting Singapore with Vientiane. Bernama reported the national carrier's Marking Manager, Sitthideth Douangsitthi as saying that the…
Poor infrastructure limits Vientiane’s hotel sector
Poor access and a lack of infrastructure is restricting the growth of the hotel and tourism industry in the Lao capital Vientiane, according a new report from Horwath HTL. The upper-tier…
Testing host perspectives on tourism
Today, Local Perspectives on Tourism (LPT) announced the launch of a new online travel project, featuring in-the-field interviews with local residents about the impact of tourism on host…
KS resorts reflags its Laos property
KS Resorts is reflagging its Laos property as the Hotel de La Paix Luang Prabang, formerly Alila Luang Prabang, effective from 1 August.The French colonial style hotel has 23 suites each…
Laos launches ecotourism news services
The Lao National Tourism Administration (LNTA) has announced the expansion of its monthly online newsletter, and the debut of the Ecotourism Laos Google Group. Developed with the Asian…
Laos tour operator expands to Thailand
Tiger Trail Outdoor Adventures, a Laos-based adventure travel operator, will expand its operations to Thailand. The Tiger Trail Thailand headquarters will open 1 July in Chiang Mai.…
Thailand Travel Mart goes green
Thailand Travel Mart 2011 (TTM Plus 2011) gets underway at Bangkok's Impact Muang Thong Thani Exhibition Centre on 8 July. This year's event, which runs for three days, will focus on…
Laos targets US$1bn travel industry
The travel industry in Laos could generate more than twice 2010's US$400 million in revenue to hit US$1 billion within 10 years, according to Peter Semone, Chief Technical Advisor for the…
Tiger cub video triggers WWF forest protection call
Environmental conservation group WWF has called on timber firms to drop plans to clear Indonesian forest areas where infra-red cameras have captured footage of rare Sumatran tiger and their…
New luxury resort to open in Luang Prabang
A new boutique is set to open in the northern Laos city of Luang Prabang next month. The 24-room Kiridara Luang Prabang will open its doors on 10 June 2011, nestled into a hillside…
Laos seals NZ tourism training partnership
The Lao National Institute of Tourism & Hospitality (LANITH) and New Zealand's Pacific International Hotel Management School (PIHMS) have entered into an agreement in which PIHMS will…
Mekong Tourism Forum comes to Pakse
The 2011 edition of the Mekong Tourism Forum will take place in the emerging destination of Pakse, southern Laos, from 27-28 May. Under the theme, 'Destination Mekong: The Making of a…
Viking releases new Mekong cruise brochure
Viking River Cruises has released its 'Magnificent Mekong' programme ahead of its main 2012 brochure launch. The company said that the early release is due to the popularity of the…
Laos tourism school gets much-needed equipment
The Lao National Institute of Tourism & Hospitality (Lanith) has taken a major step to develop catering skills in Laos' hotel sector. The institute has received a donation of modern…
Stray Asia expands into remote northeastern Laos
Stray Asia will launch trips to the remote northeast region of Laos later this month. The bus tour operator will offer a five-day pass called 'Long Thaang', which is translated as 'gets…
Katiliya Mountain Resort opens in Chiang Rai
Situated near the fabledGolden Triangle, where Myanmar,Laos and Thailand meet at the Mekong River,the 58 all-suite resort promises to offer "the largest suites and room accommodationsin all…
Thai-Laos rail link set for test
A new rail route linking Thailand and Laos will be given a trial run on 4-5 July, the Bangkok Post has reported. The 35km length of track connects Thailand's north-eastern Nong Khai station…
Laos denies ‘Chinatown’ development report
The Lao government has denied rumours that a huge property development project on the outskirts of Vientiane will become a sprawling Chinatown, home to 50,000 Chinese families.
"There…
ASEAN focus in Australia
ABOVE: The ASEAN Promotional Chapter for Tourism (APCT) recently announced its plans to jointly promote the ASEAN region to Australian business and leisure travellers, aiming to strengthen…
