New Road Connects Thai Border to Luang Prabang, Reduces Travel Time

A new road connecting the Thai border at Nan Province with Luang Prabang Province in Laos has officially opened, cutting the travel time for visitors.

The new road extends from Hongsa District to Luang Prabang, and then reaches the border crossing with Nan Province in Thailand.

Prior to the construction of this road, travel between the two provinces took nine hours, while the trip will now take between four and five hours.

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The Laotian Times
https://laotiantimes.com/2019/06/27/new-road-connects-thai-border-to-luang-prabang-reduces-travel-time/