Authorities in Houaphanh Province discovered hazardous chemical substances in fruits sold at a market in Aed district on 13 March.
During an inspection, provincial officials and the Food and Drug Inspection team found that various fresh and processed foods, including imported products such as vegetables, hotdogs, meatballs, and fruits, contained formaldehyde and borax.
Oranges and apples were found to have the highest levels of these harmful chemicals, which pose significant health risks if consumed.
Excessive exposure to formaldehyde can lead to poor appetite, organ damage, stomach issues, and even fatality. Borax, when ingested, transforms into boric acid before being absorbed by the body, potentially harming the stomach, liver, kidneys, and brain.
These chemicals...
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On 12 March, The Thai government announced a temporary exemption from re-entry fees for migrant workers from Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar, allowing them to travel home for the Songkran–New Year– festival without additional costs.
Deputy Government Spokesman Karom Polpornklang stated that the exemption applies to those with valid work permits and will be in effect from 1 April to 15 May.
The initiative, the official said, aims to support labor relations between Thailand and its neighboring countries while easing financial burdens for migrant workers who wish to reunite with their families during the festive period.
Karom emphasized that workers who return to Thailand after 15 May will not be eligible for the...
Laos’ popular world heritage town of Luang Prabang has clinched third place in the Green Destinations Top 100 Story Awards for “Destination Management” at the Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) in Berlin, Germany, on 4...
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Authorities in Houaphanh Province discovered hazardous chemical substances in fruits sold at a market in Aed district on 13 March.
During an inspection, provincial officials and the Food and Drug Inspection team found that various fresh and processed foods, including imported products such as vegetables, hotdogs, meatballs, and fruits, contained formaldehyde and borax.
Oranges and apples were found to have the highest levels of these harmful chemicals, which pose significant health risks if consumed.
Excessive exposure to formaldehyde can lead to poor...
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Inspired by his father, 28-year-old Anoukit 'Mon' Kithsavath first picked up a camera as a child.
He recalls how his father was always seen with a camera in hand and watching him capture moments through the lens ignited Mon’s passion for visual storytelling.
From that moment, he knew photography would be his lifelong career.
"I remember just being drawn to the way he handled the camera," Mon recalled. "It wasn’t just about snapping photos; it was about capturing a feeling, a moment that would otherwise be lost."
This early connection to photography sparked a passion that would eventually lead him to international recognition.
Back in February, Mon received a Highly Commended Award in London. It wasn’t the top prize, but it’s a big nod to the quality of his work. This milestone puts the Lao photographer further on the global stage.
For the past five years, Mon has primarily focused on street photography, though he remains uncertain whether to consider it his specialty.
“I’m not sure if I specialize in this genre or not, but I enjoy doing it,” he said.
His work often explores the connection between the city, its artwork, and its people, reflecting a...