Business Hours
Government offices are open from 08:30am-12:00pm, 01:00pm-04:00pm on Monday through Friday. Banks open from 08:30am-03:30pm on Monday-Friday, shops around 09:00am-06:00pm (holiday depends on each shop).
Currency
The Kip is the official currency of the Lao PDR and the following banknotes are currently in circulation: 500; 1,000; 2,000; 5,000; 10,000; 20,000, 50,000 and 100,000 Kip.
The best currencies to use when exchanging money are: US Dollars, Euros and Thai Baht. You can exchange your currency at the bank, airport, or at a foreign currency exchange office.
Embassies & Consulates
For a list of embassies and consulates in Vientiane and other cities, see
Embassy'sPages
Healthcare
Laos has basic healthcare. Precautionary measures like eating only well cooked food, drinking bottled water, staying hydrated, avoiding being bitten by mosquitoes and wearing protective clothing will help prevent most common ailments.
Online Taxi
LOCA, the leading ride-hailing app and the largest online taxi service provider in Laos is another one of the great choices that you couldn’t resist.
It provides convenient, sustainable, environmentally-friendly transportation options including electric taxi services, electric motorcycles, to deliver goods and passengers to create an environment-friendly journey and reduce air pollution.
Moreover, it’s got transparent pricing, strict driver selection process, and 24/7 customer service to ensure safety, fair income for drivers, and a seamless experience for customers, all while reducing carbon emissions for a greener future.
Travel with Children
Laos is a safe, quiet country with a lot to explore for both adults and children. Lao people love kids. Children provide good opportunities for opening communication with Lao people.
LAOS-CHINA
Xiangkok riverport on Mekong River in Luang Namtha Province
Bokeo Province (Ban Meuang Mom) – Myanmar (Vang Pong)
Bokeo Province (Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge IV) – Thaniland (Chiang Khong)
Bokeo Province (Golden Triangles) – Thailand (Golden Triangles)
Sayabouly Province (Kaenthao) – Thailand (Nakaxeng – Loei)
Sayabouly Province (Phakeo) – Thailand (Phoudou)
Sayabouly Province (Nam Ngeun) – Thailand (Houay Konl, Nan)
Vientiane Capital (Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge I ) – Thailand (Nong Khai)
Vientiane Capital (Thanaleng, Hadxayfong ) – Thailand (Nong Khai)
Bolikhomxay Province (Paksan) – Thailand (Beungkarn)
Khammouane Province (Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge III) – Thailand (Nakhon Phanom)
Savannakhet Province (Lao-Thai Friendship bridge II) – Thailand (Mukdahan
Champasak Province (Vang Tao) – Thailand (Songmek)
Laos generally enjoys a mild tropical climate, but it can get quite chilly in the cool season. Temperatures range from 10-40 degrees celsius in the Mekong Valley.
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