Laos

SHORT INFORMATION

Vientiane

Vientiane is the capital of Laos with a population of presently 464.000 , located on the bank of the Mekong river.

SHORT INFORMATION

Healthcare in Laos

Laos has a rustic appeal to many travellers who enjoy getting away from the sealed and packaged amenities of the West.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Alcoholic Drinks in Laos

Beer Lao Brewery Co (LBC), located on the outskirts of Vientiane, produces the very drinkable Bia Lao, the Romanized name for which is 'Beerlao' (sometimes , spelt 'Beer Lao'). A draught version (bia sot: fresh beer) is so far available only in bars in Vientiane, and like all Beerlao contains 5% alcohol.