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Laos |
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| Still current at: 26 November 2009
Updated: 12 October 2009 |
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (removal of reference to Typhoon Ketsana) and safety and security section (crime). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
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Travel advice for this country
Natural disasters
Earthquakes
On 16 May 2007 a magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred at a point 155 kms (97 miles) north-west of Luang Prabang in western Laos.
Monsoon Season
The rainy season in Laos normally runs from June to November, coinciding with the typhoon season in South East Asia. Mountain areas are particularly vulnerable to landslides in the rainy season and flooding may occur along river basins and elsewhere. Travel to some provinces can be seriously disrupted during this time. You should monitor local news and weather reports, and international weather updates from the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) You can also access the National Hurricane Centre for updates. See tropical cyclones for more details.
The Mekong River Commission, an international organisation posts official updates on the Mekong River on their website.
The Mekong River Commission, an international organisation posts official updates on the Mekong River on their website.
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Contacts
Thailand, Bangkok, British Embassy
Address:
14 Wireless Road
Lumpini, Pathumwan
Bangkok 10330
Telephone:
+66 (0) 2 305 8333 - Main Embassy line
+66(0) 2 305 8229 - Consular information (Please note, the Consular Section cannot answer visa enquiries)
Fax:
+66 (0) 2 255 9278
Office hours:
Office hours (Local time):
Mon-Thurs: 08:00-12:00 / 12:45-16:30
Fri: 08:00-13:00
Website: http://ukinthailand.fco.gov.uk/
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