Laos prepares for friendly Southeast Asian Games 09/08/2009
Laos, one of the world's poorest nations, has completed more than 90 percent of its preparations to host the 25th Southeast Asian Games at the end of this year, with more than a little help from its friends.
The games, to be held in Vientiane Dec ...
3 Nagas by Alila Hotel Luang Prabang 03/07/2009
Situated in the heart of the "Kingdom of a Million Elephants," the 3 Nagas by Alila Hotel offers traditional Laotion hospitality blended with modern comforts.
The hotel provides stunning ultra modern accommodation in natural untouched surroundings ...
Air France and Bangkok Airways Signs a Code-Share Agreement 30/06/2009
Air France has just signed a code-share agreement with Bangkok Airways, to offer its customers 6 new destinations in Thailand, Cambodia and Laos, on flights with AF flight numbers.
The destinations concerned are Phuket, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui and ...
Grand Hotel Luang Prabang 04/06/2009
Situated on the grounds of the Xiengkeo Palace, this charming hotel once belonged to Luang Prabang's national hero. Famous for its' stunning views of the mighty Mekong River and the breathtaking landscape of mountains surrounding Luang Prabang, ...
Thailand to propose Thai-Lao old cities to be joint world heritage 04/06/2009
Thailand's Ministry of Culture will propose the ancient Thai city of Chiang Saen and the companion Laos city of Suvannakhomkham to be listed as joint world heritage sites.
The Trans-boundary Archaeological Urban Complex of Chiang Saen and ...
Novotel Vientiane 22/05/2009
Featuring 172 well-designed guestrooms, the four-storey hotel is conveniently situated close to the airport. The Novotel Vientiane Hotel is just 10km from the Wattay International Airport. The four-star hotel is also just a 15 minute walk away from ...
First railway connection between Thailand and Laos opens 09/03/2009
HRH Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has introduced a rail link over the Mekong, which will connect Thailand and Laos.
The new line runs for 3.5 kilometres from the Thai border town of Nong Khai, across the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge over the ...
AirAsia to launch Flights between KL and Vientiane 31/10/2007
AirAsia is to launch its inaugural flight into the capital of Laos, Vientiane, on 1 December 2007. The low cost airline will start with three direct flights per week to Vientiane from the LCC Terminal in Kuala Lumpur using its new Airbus ...
Cambodia, Laos to take part in central Vietnam heritage festival 31/03/2007
Art troupes from world heritage sites in Cambodia and Laos will join their Vietnamese counterparts for the first time at the Heritage Itinerary Festival to be held in Quang Nam province next June.
The third edition of the biennial festival will ...
2nd Friendship Bridge has no effect on Ubon Ratchathani 21/03/2007
The Chairman of Ubon Ratchathani Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Chawalit Ongkhawanich, says the 2nd Friendship Bridge of Thailand and Laos has no positive or negative impacts on Ubon Ratchathani since the province is also cooperating with Laos and ...
Laos Sees Possibility of Tourism in Caves Used During the 'Secret War' 18/03/2007
A network of caves promises to further illuminate the "secret war" the United States waged in Laos against the North Vietnamese, but may also help open a region in need of tourism revenue.
The five caves, in the Viengxay district in the Houaphanh ...
Laos opens a major part of its history to the world 09/03/2007
Amidst the chaos of the Indochina War, Laotians were showered with a merciless aerial bombardment. 23,000 Laotians soon found shelter in a collection of caves in the Viengxay district. After many decades, the Lao Government have finally decided to ...
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