Go Green and Get Around Like a Local is the concept of LOCA Taxi that willing to help the tourist to be comfortable in travelling or getting around in each areas in Laos like our own local people and the passengers do not have to be worry with the environment, due to the cars that drivers used are reducing the petrol and decreasing produce the pollution
LOCA is first established in 2018 as a first taxi online platform in Laos, Loca is also Laos’s largest EV fleet! As the only licensed Laos-based ride-sharing service. LOCA is a taxi online application which can serve you 24 hours with convenient, sustainable, and environmentally-friendly transportation.
We have drivers and staffs who works 24/7 to help you and serve you, you don’t have to worry in any problem during the trip. Moreover, when you get accident during the trip you will be under cover by the first-class insurance package with extreme cost 500.000.000 LAK.
We have the transparent pricing and also strict driver and car selection process to ensure that the passengers will get the best experience in traveling in Lao, and the passengers no need to be worried about the pollution, because one of our goals in service is reducing carbon emissions for a greener future.
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The Vientiane Capital Tourist Information Center and Exhibition Room of Handicraft and Odop (traditional products from rural areas), situated in Nongbone village, Saysetha District, Vientiane Capital, officially opened its doors on 17 November.
This collaborative venture between Vientiane’s Tourism Department and Kittiphong Group’s Landmark Travel Sole Co., Ltd. aims to offer tourists convenient access to comprehensive information on tourism and related services in Vientiane Capital and across Laos.
The center will serve as a comprehensive travel resource, providing advice, information on tourist attractions, recommendations for hotels and restaurants, and a platform for coordinating tours with multilingual guides and travel agencies.
“Our information services are entirely free of charge and accessible to all, including [both] international and domestic tourists from other provinces visiting Vientiane,” said Mina Songkone, an information officer under the Vientiane Capital Information, Culture, and Tourism Department.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Director of the Vientiane Capital Information, Culture, and Tourism Department, Vilayvone Chanthalaty, underscored that the information center will play an important role in gearing towards ensuring thorough preparation for the upcoming Visit Laos Year 2024, ASEAN Summits, and other significant meetings scheduled for the upcoming year.
Beyond travel information, the center features exhibition rooms showcasing Lao handicrafts and Odop(One District, One Product), providing visitors with the opportunity to purchase unique souvenirs.
https://www.tourismlaos.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/0000000.jpg6271200Soutsada Xaphouvonghttps://www.tourismlaos.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Lao-Simply-Beautiful-.webpSoutsada Xaphouvong2023-11-21 10:53:292023-11-21 10:53:32Tourist Information Center Inaugurated in Vientiane Capital
In an event held on 3 November, the National College of Arts, the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism (MOI) of the Lao PDR, and the Asian Cultural Exchange Association of the Republic of Korea came together to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at fostering cooperation and cultural exchange between the two nations, especially through collaborative efforts in the performing arts.
A highlight of the collaboration is the establishment of the “Lao Youth Orchestra,” with active support from the Korean side. The Republic of Korea has pledged to provide assistance in the form of training, equipment, musical instruments, and performance experts to ensure the success and growth of the orchestra. Moreover, both parties will collaborate on recording and producing programs featuring the Lao Youth Orchestra, which will be broadcast on television channels in both countries.
The MOU was co-signed by Viengphone Soukkhavong, the director of the National College of Arts, and Ko Do-on, the president of the Asian Cultural Exchange Association.
Ko Do-on expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “This cooperation is the first and very important step in joining hands in the field of music art. After the signing, the two sides will engage in detailed discussions to ensure the successful implementation of the joint plan.” She further explained that the South Korean side would be responsible for the project’s implementation budget, while the Lao side would facilitate the necessary documentation and seek approval for the participation of experts and technicians from Korea.
The collaborative effort signifies a shared commitment to promoting cultural exchange and artistic development between Laos and the Republic of Korea. The signing of the MOU opens the door to a new chapter in bilateral relations, where the universal language of music becomes a bridge connecting the two nations.
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Go Green and Get Around Like a Local with LOCA
Go Green and Get Around Like a Local is the concept of LOCA Taxi that willing to help the tourist to be comfortable in travelling or getting around in each areas in Laos like our own local people and the passengers do not have to be worry with the environment, due to the cars that drivers used are reducing the petrol and decreasing produce the pollution
LOCA is first established in 2018 as a first taxi online platform in Laos, Loca is also Laos’s largest EV fleet! As the only licensed Laos-based ride-sharing service. LOCA is a taxi online application which can serve you 24 hours with convenient, sustainable, and environmentally-friendly transportation.
We have drivers and staffs who works 24/7 to help you and serve you, you don’t have to worry in any problem during the trip. Moreover, when you get accident during the trip you will be under cover by the first-class insurance package with extreme cost 500.000.000 LAK.
We have the transparent pricing and also strict driver and car selection process to ensure that the passengers will get the best experience in traveling in Lao, and the passengers no need to be worried about the pollution, because one of our goals in service is reducing carbon emissions for a greener future.
Let’s try this experience with LOCA by getting the app here: https://www.loca.la/download
Tourist Information Center Inaugurated in Vientiane Capital
The Vientiane Capital Tourist Information Center and Exhibition Room of Handicraft and Odop (traditional products from rural areas), situated in Nongbone village, Saysetha District, Vientiane Capital, officially opened its doors on 17 November.
This collaborative venture between Vientiane’s Tourism Department and Kittiphong Group’s Landmark Travel Sole Co., Ltd. aims to offer tourists convenient access to comprehensive information on tourism and related services in Vientiane Capital and across Laos.
The center will serve as a comprehensive travel resource, providing advice, information on tourist attractions, recommendations for hotels and restaurants, and a platform for coordinating tours with multilingual guides and travel agencies.
“Our information services are entirely free of charge and accessible to all, including [both] international and domestic tourists from other provinces visiting Vientiane,” said Mina Songkone, an information officer under the Vientiane Capital Information, Culture, and Tourism Department.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Director of the Vientiane Capital Information, Culture, and Tourism Department, Vilayvone Chanthalaty, underscored that the information center will play an important role in gearing towards ensuring thorough preparation for the upcoming Visit Laos Year 2024, ASEAN Summits, and other significant meetings scheduled for the upcoming year.
Beyond travel information, the center features exhibition rooms showcasing Lao handicrafts and Odop(One District, One Product), providing visitors with the opportunity to purchase unique souvenirs.
source: https://laotiantimes.com/2023/11/21/tourist-information-center-inaugurated-in-vientiane-capital/
Laos, South Korea Build Cultural Bridge Through Art, Music
In an event held on 3 November, the National College of Arts, the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism (MOI) of the Lao PDR, and the Asian Cultural Exchange Association of the Republic of Korea came together to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at fostering cooperation and cultural exchange between the two nations, especially through collaborative efforts in the performing arts.
A highlight of the collaboration is the establishment of the “Lao Youth Orchestra,” with active support from the Korean side. The Republic of Korea has pledged to provide assistance in the form of training, equipment, musical instruments, and performance experts to ensure the success and growth of the orchestra. Moreover, both parties will collaborate on recording and producing programs featuring the Lao Youth Orchestra, which will be broadcast on television channels in both countries.
The MOU was co-signed by Viengphone Soukkhavong, the director of the National College of Arts, and Ko Do-on, the president of the Asian Cultural Exchange Association.
Ko Do-on expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “This cooperation is the first and very important step in joining hands in the field of music art. After the signing, the two sides will engage in detailed discussions to ensure the successful implementation of the joint plan.” She further explained that the South Korean side would be responsible for the project’s implementation budget, while the Lao side would facilitate the necessary documentation and seek approval for the participation of experts and technicians from Korea.
The collaborative effort signifies a shared commitment to promoting cultural exchange and artistic development between Laos and the Republic of Korea. The signing of the MOU opens the door to a new chapter in bilateral relations, where the universal language of music becomes a bridge connecting the two nations.
source: https://laotiantimes.com/2023/11/06/laos-south-korea-build-cultural-bridge-through-art-music/