The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 2 advisory for Laos due to crime, unrest, and unexploded ordnance. Reconsider travel to Xaisomboun Province due to civil unrest. Crime risk exists in areas bordering Burma and several provinces, and unexploded ordnance is present in parts of the country.
The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 2 advisory for Laos due to crime, unrest, and unexploded ordnance. Reconsider travel to Xaisomboun Province due to civil unrest. Areas bordering Burma and several provinces have crime risks, and unexploded ordnance is present in parts of the country. Avoid Special Economic Zones, especially Bokeo and Boten, due to scam centers and organized crime.
The UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Xaisomboun Province due to intermittent attacks and armed clashes. Flood risks during heavy rain are highlighted. Middle East escalation may disrupt flights. Land borders with Thailand and Cambodia are affected by conflict.