CHIANG MAI, Jan 19 – A second class air-conditioned bus route opened Thursday from Chiang Mai to Luang Pabang as the 8th route linking Thailand with the Lao PDR.

The route opening ceremony was presided over at this northern province’s 3rd Chiang Mai bus terminal (Arcade 2) by Silpachai Jarukasemratana, Transport Ministry’s Deputy Permanent-Secretary acting as permanent-secretary.

The journey takes 18 hours and the fare is Bt1,200 (in 2012).

The direct Thailand-Laos Chiang Mai-Luang Prabang bus route is operational, with daily services departing from Chiang Mai and arriving in Luang Prabang, though the journey takes approximately 18 hours. For ticketing, you can visit the Transport Co ticketing booths across Thailand or purchase tickets online via the Transport Co website

MCOT