Lao govt orders probe into sale of train tickets


A large number of people arriving at the station to buy train tickets. - VT

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News The Prime Minister’s Office has instructed the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and the Laos-China Railway Company Limited to look into the sale of train tickets after numerous complaints by members of the public about the cost of tickets.

Comments posted on social media say some people are buying tickets from the railway operator and selling them on at an inflated price.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Laos , train , tickets , investigation

Next In Aseanplus News

Super El Ni�o identified in September, China's climate centre says
Legal arguments delay trial over murder of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi again
Motor racing-Verstappen pips Russell to sprint pole at Singapore Grand Prix
ICE officials defend shooting of New York man, attack 'sanctuary' policies
Four Myanmar nationals detained over toddler's death in Melaka
Zara Qairina's mother disputes authenticity of hateful diary entries
Experts urge wider One Stanley checks, tighter paperwork after steel bar shortfall in Hong Kong
Highlights from Budget 2027
Pope Leo approves Tagle as first Asian dean of Catholic cardinals
US search for missing airmen in China gains new attention after Xi-Trump summit

Others Also Read