Northern Landslides Halt Traffic on Main Roads
Motorists in Luang Prabang, Oudomxay, and Houaphanh face a red alert for landslides when travelling on northern mountain roads, especially Route 13, which is completely blocked along some stretches, following three days of downpours. In Luang Prabang, landslides have washed away several parts of Route 13 North. Nambak District Head of Public Works and Transport
THAI Announces High-Season Flight Schedule to Luang Prabang
Thai Smile, under the Thai Airways International banner, has announced its new Bangkok-Luang Prabang schedule. From 1 October 2018 to 23 March 2019, TG 2576 will take off daily from Suvarnabhumi at 08:45 and land in Luang Prabang at 10:20. The return flight departs at 11:20 and arrives in Bangkok at 12:55 For more information,
Lao poet’s book, ‘Before We Remember the Dream’ set for October release
Sahtu Press recently announced the forthcoming release of the new illustrated poetry collection entitled “Before We Remember We Dream” by award-winning poet Bryan Thao Worra. This new book explores memory and geography in the Lao diaspora, and will be released in October, 2018. The collection also features original art by Nor Sanavongsay. There are over
Laos Next Target For Chinese Tourist “Invasion”
Source: Investvine – Asia Business News With hordes of Chinese tourists overrunning one Southeast Asian country after the other as a result of a new travel freedom and rising spending power, Laos is the next destination on the map for them. A number of infrastructure mega-projects currently being built in Laos should serve as connecting
Rescues Keep Luang Prabang Wildlife Sanctuary Busy
The new multi-species Luang Prabang Wildlife Sanctuary has been busy with rescues. Recent additions include a pair of young female Assam macaques, who had been tied by the neck with wire. They were joined by a pygmy slow loris and a crested serpent eagle. “We’re overjoyed to have the opportunity to help other species however
Lao Railway Construction Powers Through the Rains
Construction of the almost-US$6 billion railway linking Vientiane to the Chinese border is making good progress despite the torrential rains, floods and landslides afflicting the north of the country. Deputy Minister of Public Works and Transport Mr Lattanamany Khounnivong told Vientiane Times the railway is now at least 37 percent complete. “Of course, the project has
Niew to the Rescue in Attapeu
Bounniew “Niew” Somesak led the Luang Prabang LEOT School’s effort to directly deliver aid to the neediest victims of the Attapeu dam collapse. The school had raised $10,000 from its supporters, and this week Niew completed his most challenging task by travelling to the devastated Sanamsai District by plane, bus, truck, and boat to present
Perseverance Pays Off for Lao Natural
On 15 August, Lao Natural launched its Luang Prabang showroom, marking a milestone in their journey to create and sell several lines of locally sourced natural toiletries, massage oils, and a range of other products. The company’s founder, Kornkanok “Korn” Sriwan, had been working in Thailand’s hotel spa industry, and came to Laos in 2012
Lao Green Season Is Getting Soggy in 2018
Over the past 30 days, two tropical storms have inundated many parts of the country, with floods causing the temporary closure of tourist sites and partially submerging Vientiane’s new Nakharath City shopping centre in the Mekong Riverside’s Chao Anouvong Park. Attapeu Provincial Information, Culture and Tourism Department official, Bounthong Bouphasavanh, told the Vientiane Times that
AccorHotels supports Attapeu disaster relief efforts
In response to the devastation caused by the dam collapse in Attapeu, a south-eastern province of Laos, AccorHotels donated US$10,000 to the Lao Red Cross to support immediate disaster relief efforts and to assist with emergency measures in the areas affected by the dam collapse. On behalf of AccorHotels, Mr Jean Marc LaFosse, General Manager for Pullman
