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Dense tropical rainforest canopy with tree-top walkway in Southeast Asia with morning mist rising above the treetops
Newsletter

Unmasked Weekly – Issue No. 11 | 4 June 2026

Southeast Asia’s forests are fighting back – from Laos’s mass reforestation drive to Borneo’s ancient jungle. Around the Region For those of us in Bangkok who found ourselves knee-deep in flood water this week, this is merely a sign of things to come. Briefly, messily, typically a storm can see the water table in Thailand’s

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image of Auko Phong Nha canopy lodge exterior
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Unmasked Weekly – Issue No. 9 | 21 May 2026

Your Insider Guide to Southeast Asia Around The Region That low season feel is upon us here in Bangkok. Heat, humidity and daily downpours is the norm as the monsoon sweeps Southeast Asia. A strange time then, one would have thought, for the government to announce it’s ending the 60-day visa exempt trial and increasing

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Asiatic black bear cubs rescued from illegal wildlife trade Laos sanctuary 2026
Newsletter

Unmasked Weekly – Issue No. 5 | 23 April 2026

Issue No. 5  |  Thursday 24 April 2026 Your insider guide to Southeast Asia asiaunmasked.com Your Week in Southeast Asia This week the region produced a mix of wins and warnings worth paying attention to. Two bear cubs were pulled from a Facebook listing in Laos within 24 hours of it going live – a

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Opinion

Zero-Dollar Tourism in Laos: Recognising the Challenge, Building Better Tourism

How Laos is positioning itself as a global leader in sustainable tourism—and how tourists can support the journey White minivans and tour buses collect Chinese tourists from the railway station in Luang Prabang and escort them for their entire time in Laos, highlighting how the infrastructure of zero-dollar tourism operations. The trains from Kunming arrive

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The Amari Vientiane opened on Feb 9th 2025
Accommodation

A Stay at Amari Vientiane: Where Luxury Meets the Soul of Laos

Vientiane has always been a city that moves at its own pace—slower than its Southeast Asian counterparts, yet rich with charm. On a recent trip, I had the chance to experience this balance firsthand at Amari Vientiane, a hotel that effortlessly blends contemporary luxury with the quiet elegance of Laos’ capital. Having explored the city

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Image shows a large golden reclining Buddha on a grassy bank in Laos
Travel Tips

Laos Visa Policy Changes: What Travelers Need to Know for 2025

As Visit Laos Year 2024 comes to a close, Laos has officially ended the special visa exemption and extended stay policies introduced to boost tourism. Starting 1 January 2025, tourists must follow the pre-2024 visa regulations when entering the country. Whether you’re dreaming of exploring the serene temples of Luang Prabang, cruising along the Mekong

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