the chinese embassy in laos reminds tourists visiting laos during the national day holiday to pay attention to travel safety
2024-10-02
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recently, the chinese embassy in laos published an article reminding tourists visiting laos during the national day holiday to pay attention to travel safety and put forward the following six points:
1. the rainy season in laos is not over yet. thunderstorms occur from time to time. some roads and scenic spots are being repaired due to flooding. please pay attention to local traffic and flight information and adjust your itinerary in time.
2. be wary of telecommunications fraud. criminals often lure people to work abroad with high salaries and then coerce them into engaging in telecommunications fraud, or they often use technical means to tamper with caller id numbers and pretend to be staff members of embassies and consulates abroad, domestic public prosecutors and law enforcement agencies, etc. please be vigilant and pay attention to screening. travel, work, and blind dates should abide by lao laws, respect local customs, and beware of fraud by so-called "middlemen".
3. if traveling by car, you must abide by the local laotian driving habits of courtesy, slow driving, queuing, and not honking the horn. speeding, drunk driving, driving without a license, expired driving license, and arbitrary traffic jams will be punished.
4. do not wear revealing clothes when visiting temples. do not gather in groups or approach to take pictures when participating in early morning alms. do not use drones to take photos or videos without permission. do not play cards, smoke, make noise, quarrel or spit in public places. do not travel to areas with prohibited signs for reasons such as checking in, hunting for novelties, following trends, etc., and be sure to stay away from pornography, gambling, and drug activities.
5. if any disputes arise with hotels, travel agencies, airlines, etc., they should be resolved through negotiation or legal channels and avoid taking drastic actions. if you are questioned by local law enforcement officials, you should remain calm and answer the questions objectively and truthfully. if you have difficulties in communication, you can ask for the assistance of an interpreter to avoid misunderstandings caused by deviations in understanding.
6. if you encounter an accident such as robbery or car accident, you should promptly report to the local police while ensuring your own safety, and contact the embassy or consulate abroad for assistance.
contact information
chinese ministry of foreign affairs global consular protection hotline: +86-10-12308 or +86-10-65612308
consular protection hotline of the chinese embassy in laos: 020-55561680, 021-315105, or 315100
consular protection hotline of the chinese consulate general in luang prabang: 020-55571303, 071-252440
laos chinese help center helpline: 1628, 021-212305
laos police: 1191
medical emergency: 1195
tourist police: 1192
fire fault: 1190
power failure: 1199
traffic accident: 021-212703
nanfang.com, guangdong study reporter li jiechan
