Vientiane

Yes, foreigners can own a registered condominium unit in Laos, but not the land beneath it. Here are the five questions to ask before buying a condo in Vientiane: legal status, documents, registration and how long your rights last.

Arrivals are up, the China-Laos Railway has redrawn the travel map and Laos is on the 2027 lists. What the 2026 figures really show — and what they do not.

Laos is not Marrakech, and that is the point. Ten courses ranked, real 2026 green fees, the best season to play, and where the new Faldo course at Thatluang Lake actually stands.

Verified dates for every major Lao festival from October 2026 to July 2027 — Boun Ok Phansa, the Vientiane boat races, That Luang and Boun Pi Mai — with the closures, booking deadlines and temple etiquette every expat in Laos needs to plan around.

No vaccine is required to enter Laos, but a long stay changes everything. Vaccines, malaria, dengue, water, pharmacies: the complete health framework for expats, checked against official sources.

Every year between June and October, the Mekong rises against Vientiane's riverbank. What the 2026 rainy season really means for residents: river levels month by month, how the Mekong River Commission monitors floods, the capital's new flood defences and how to prepare your home.

Laos has four active international airports in 2026, with Wattay under a major Japanese-funded upgrade and Bokeo newly opened in the Golden Triangle. Here is the complete guide for expats and investors, including the truth about Vientiane's much-discussed new airport in Xaythany.