• Laos has one of the most pristine ecologies in South East Asia. An estimated haft of its woodlands consist of primary forest, in particular the tropical rain forest.
  • To avoid a costly war with the French, the Siamese king ceded lands now known as Laos to them, and these were incorporated into French Indochina in 1893.
  • It is likely that the face of tourism in the country will drastically change, and the word "forgotten" used to describe Laos will become a forgotten memory itself.
  • Laos has a single-party communist government, in which the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) is the only legal political party.
  • Laos - Landlocked, Mekong, Plateau: The politics of the newly established republic were guided by the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP...
  • A travel guide to Laos including detailed guesthouse and hotel reviews, restaurant and attraction information along with a transport info and a FAQ.
  • Laos is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia, bordering countries: Vietnam, Cambodia, China, Myanmar and Thailand.
  • The government of Laos, one of the few remaining one-party communist states, began decentralizing control and encouraging private enterprise in 1986.
  • Discover the must-see sights in Laos. Read the Rough Guide list of the best things to do in Laos and get inspiration for planning your trip.
  • This is the only direct route from Thailand to the capital of Laos which is served by Lao Airlines, Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways and low cost carrier Air Asia.