Vietnamese Tourists Pay Full Price for Laos Tour, Forced to Buy Own Return Flights
Ten Vietnamese tourists on a Laos tour organized by Compass Trip were forced to purchase their own return flights after the travel company failed to provide them, despite full payment. The company cited 'trouble in Cambodia' and promised refunds, but legal issues are also being raised.
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