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Ban Thakham, Savannakhet Province, Laos – Laos Flag

Current Date And Time In Ban Thakham, Laos

Saturday, 25 July 2026
23:53:35 ICT
Currency: Lao Kip (LAK)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (ICT)
Population: 2,281

✈️ Ban Thakham, Savannakhet Province, Laos - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Ban Thakham, Savannakhet Province, Laos using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Ban Thakham.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Ban Thakham with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Ban Thakham — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Laos, which includes Ban Thakham, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Laos before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Laos's time zone +07:00, country calling code +856 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .LA. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Ban Thakham.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+07:00
📞 Country Calling Code+856
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.LA

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Laos — police 191, ambulance 195, fire brigade 190. Store these in your phone before you reach Ban Thakham. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Ban Thakham.

🚔
Police
191
🚑
Ambulance
195
🚒
Fire
190

📊 Laos At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Laos — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.607
Medium
👤
Life Expectancy
69.2
years
📚
Literacy Rate
75.6%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$2,124
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
1.2%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Laos development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Ban Thakham for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Ban Thakham
Regional Airport • ZVK
Savannakhet Airport
38
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Ban Thakham's exact coordinates, or Savannakhet's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Ban Thakham From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ban Thakham to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Singapore (Singapore)1,732 km1,076 mi~ 2h 47m
Tokyo (Japan)4,022 km2,499 mi~ 5h 29m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)5,193 km3,227 mi~ 6h 52m
Sydney (Australia)7,485 km4,651 mi~ 9h 33m
Auckland (New Zealand)9,447 km5,870 mi~ 11h 52m
Paris (France)9,476 km5,888 mi~ 11h 54m
London (United Kingdom)9,534 km5,924 mi~ 11h 58m
Los Angeles (United States)12,746 km7,920 mi~ 15h 45m
Toronto (Canada)13,268 km8,245 mi~ 16h 22m
New York (United States)13,608 km8,455 mi~ 16h 46m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Ban Thakham, Laos is set to Indochina Time (ICT) with a current offset of UTC +07:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Ban Thakham requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneIndochina Time (ICT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +07:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time11:53 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Ban Thakham to Major World Cities

It is currently 11:53 PM on Saturday in Ban Thakham. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Ban Thakham right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Ban Thakham
New York (United States)Sat, 12:53 PM11h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 9:53 AM14h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 12:53 PM11h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 5:53 PM6h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 6:53 PM5h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 8:53 PM3h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 12:53 AM1h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 1:53 AM2h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 2:53 AM3h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 4:53 AM5h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Ban Thakham — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Ban Thakham is the Lao kip (LAK), written as . The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
₭ 22,649.99
LAK
€ 1 Euro
₭ 25,767.75
LAK
£ 1 British Pound
₭ 30,168.64
LAK
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
₭ 15,809.69
LAK
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
₭ 16,060.97
LAK

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Ban Thakham

Knowing which languages are used in Ban Thakham helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
Lao

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Ban Thakham. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Ban Nasang (Savannakhet Province, Laos)1 mi2 kmWNW
⬆️
Ban Thakho (Savannakhet Province, Laos)2 mi4 kmWSW
⬆️
Ban Bouakhai (Savannakhet Province, Laos)3 mi4 kmNW
⬆️
Ban Pông (Savannakhet Province, Laos)4 mi6 kmNW
⬆️
That Phanom (Nakhon Phanom, Thailand)6 mi9 kmWNW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Ban Thakham

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Ban Thakham is the Great Wall of China (China), about 2,823 km away. Straight-line distances from Ban Thakham to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China2,823 km1,754 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India2,976 km1,849 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan7,118 km4,423 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,948 km5,560 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico15,589 km9,687 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil16,610 km10,321 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru19,510 km12,123 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Ban Thakham shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Savannakhet Province and Laos. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Savannakhet Province Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Savannakhet Province, including major hub cities.
✈️ Laos Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Laos.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Ban Thakham, Laos runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type A/B/C socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Ban Thakham and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Ban Thakham.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
AType A: Two flat parallel pins
BType B: Two flat parallel pins + round grounding pin
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
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🧭 Ban Thakham's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Ban Thakham

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Ban Thakham. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Ban Thakham — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Ban Thakham

Ban Thakham keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Laos. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Ban Thakham

The closest airport to Ban Thakham is Savannakhet Airport (ZVK), about 38 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Ban Thakham From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Ban Thakham needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Ban Thakham gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Ban Thakham

Ban Thakham rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Ban Thakham — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Ban Thakham

ℹ️ Ban Thakham OverviewSee the full profile of Ban Thakham — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Ban Thakham MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Ban Thakham for distance and direction.
💰 Ban Thakham CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Ban Thakham

What side of the road do people drive on in Ban Thakham?

Ban Thakham, like the rest of Laos, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Ban Thakham use?

Ban Thakham runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type A/B/C sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Ban Thakham?

In Ban Thakham, reach police on 191, ambulance on 195, fire brigade on 190. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Ban Thakham?

Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) is the nearest airport to Ban Thakham, about 38 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Ban Thakham in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Ban Thakham runs on Indochina Time (UTC +07:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Ban Thakham?

Ban Thakham shares the official and regional languages of Savannakhet Province and Laos — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Ban Thakham?

No — Ban Thakham uses the Lao kip (LAK), symbol . Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Ban Thakham currency page for live rates.