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Buying a Phone or Laptop in Laos: New, Used, or Imported?

There's no official Apple Store in Laos, and no single obvious place to buy electronics either - just a handful of real distributors, a market full of convincing knock-offs, and a genuine grey-import trade. Here's how to buy without getting stuck with the wrong one.

13-Sep-2026

Best Motorbikes and Scooters in Laos: Petrol and Electric Options

Motorbikes make up roughly 75% of Laos's vehicle fleet. Here's the real market in 2026: the petrol brands everyone actually rides, and the genuinely real electric options - dealers, prices, range, and charging infrastructure - that have arrived in the last few years.

04-Sep-2026

Can Foreigners Buy Property in Laos? The Real Rules

No, foreigners can't own land in Laos - not even Lao citizens can. Here's what you can actually own: condos, leased land with a house on it, and the company and investment routes that work, plus the nominee traps that don't.

04-Sep-2026

Buying or Selling a Used Car in Laos During the 2026 Import Freeze

Laos suspended new petrol and diesel car imports in 2026. Here's what that actually means if you're buying or selling a used car: the real market impact, the paperwork, and how to stay safe on both sides of the deal.

04-Sep-2026

A Guide to Buying an Electric Car in Laos

Laos just suspended new gasoline and diesel car imports. Here's the real story on EVs in Laos: how we got here, the best models available today, honest pros and cons, and whether the running costs actually beat gasoline or diesel.

04-Sep-2026