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What are the current conditions like in Georgetown, Penang and Luang Prabang, Laos for visa runs post-COVID?

Thai Consulates Visa Runs Georgetown Penang Luang Prabang Post-COVID Tourism Expat Experiences

Oct 2, 2022

4 years ago

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Hi all. Has anyone recently been to the Thai Consulates in Penang or Vientiane? I usually like to make a trip out of my visa runs so wondering what the towns of Georgetown, Penang and Luang Probang, Laos are like post-covid. I love both these towns but being tourist hubs are they mostly dead/closed or coming back to life? Any recent experiences welcome. Thanks 🙂

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The user is seeking recent experiences from others who have visited the Thai Consulates in Penang or Vientiane, particularly regarding the vibrancy of Georgetown, Penang and Luang Prabang, Laos after the COVID pandemic. Commenters indicate that Luang Prabang is experiencing a resurgence with tourists returning.

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LPB is decent people are coming back….Loy Katong Oct 7-12 should be good

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Thank you!

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