Laos Practical Information
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Public Holidays
01 Jan - International New Year's Day:Public holiday. Banks and public offices will be closed, as will some businesses. 20 Jan- Military Day:Public holiday. Banks and public offices will be...
Time
Laos is: * 7 hrs ahead of GMT* 3 hrs behind Australian Eastern Standard Time* 5 hrs behind New Zealand* 12 hrs ahead of Canada Eastern Time* 15 hrs ahead of Canada Pacific Time* 12 hrs ahead of...
Hotel Note
Most hotels have private western style bathrooms, hot water, air-conditioning, IDD telephones, laundry and other facilities in City. The standards at some hotels will not always match western...
Food and Water
Lao cuisine is somewhat similar to Thai food and can be quite spicy. Ingredients include vegetables, freshwater fish, beef, duck, pork and chicken. Food is generally flavoured with
Safety
Safety & Security Laos is a safe country by world standards, but the usual commonsense safety precautions should be adhered to. Cities are small, and even at night you will feel quite safe...
Health & Medical Kit
HealthLaos has no facilities for major medical emergencies. The state-run hospitals and clinics are among the worst in Southeast Asia in terms of the standards of hygiene, staff training, supplies...
Electricity
Electricity in Laos is 220 Volts, alternating at 50 cycles per second. If you travel to vietnam with a device that does not accept 220 Volts at 50 Hertz, you will need a voltage converter. Electric...
Baggage Clothing
Your baggage should be clearly labelled and kept to a reasonable minimum. Luggage limits on airlines are strictly enforced and space on vehicles is limited. Porters are not always available, so be...
Money and Money Cost
The official currency of Laos is the kip, however United States dollar cash is accepted almost everywhere. Thai baht is readily acceptable, although at less favourable rates. As you will accumulate...
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