Thirteen former government officials in Luang Namtha have been sentenced to prison for corruption, after being found guilty of embezzling state funds, abusing their positions, and money laundering.
On 3 September, the People’s Court of Luang Namtha gathered at the Provincial Military Command to review criminal cases against the accused.
Most of these officials had worked on a task force responsible for preventing Covid-19 in the province. The court found that they committed illegal activities while facilitating the return of foreign nationals to their home countries.
The court concluded that all 13 defendants, including one woman, were guilty of multiple corruption charges. As a result, three of them received life sentences. Another...
The Lao government has announced the establishment of a low-interest business funding program aimed at bolstering the country’s economic self-reliance and addressing ongoing financial challenges.
The announcement followed a key...
Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto visited Laos on 6 September and met with President Thongloun Sisoulith. The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral ties between Indonesia and Laos and foster cooperation...
Sekong’s Ministry of Home Affairs launched the “Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics” system on 3 September, aiming to enhance the management, use, protection, and retrieval of citizens’ information.
The...
Laos is considering the introduction of direct flights from South Korea to Luang Prabang as part of the Knowledge Sharing Program (KSP). This initiative aims to boost tourism and...
World Education and the Department of Policy for Devotees, Persons with Disabilities, and Older Persons (part of the Secretariat of the National Committee for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD)) at...
Bolikhamxay Province is facing a critical shortage of teachers, with a need for 413 more educators: 30 for kindergartens, 85 for elementary schools, and 298 for secondary schools.
Prophet Kunnavong,...
Representatives from Thailand's Transport Company Limited, the Department of Land Transport (DLT) of Thailand, and the Lao Department of Transport convened in Vientiane, Laos, on 4-5 September. The meeting aimed to address and enhance road transport cooperation between the two nations.
One of the major outcomes of the discussions was the agreement to launch a new international bus route connecting Udon Thani in Thailand with Vang Vieng in Laos. Scheduled to begin in early November, this route will provide a direct link to the Laos-China railway.
The meeting also highlighted plans to study and potentially introduce five additional bus routes. These proposed routes include connections from Chiang Mai to Boten and...
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To bolster tourism in the second half of Visit Laos Year 2024, the Lao government is set to introduce a new policy granting free visas...
In recent months, the Information, Culture, and Tourism Office in Luang Prabang has been actively taking steps to remove illegal advertising signs from the city.
The authorities have been inspecting and removing signs that...
Vientiane Capital and Luang Prabang are bracing for several consecutive days of heavy rain while water levels in the Mekong River rise, prompting emergency preparations. Meanwhile, rescue teams have been deployed to Luang Namtha Province, where devastating floods have displaced residents and caused severe damage.
Vientiane Residents Brace for Floods as Mekong River Levels Surpass Historic Highs
The Mekong River Commission has recently announced that Vientiane Capital will experience continuous rainfall from 13 to 17 September, with water levels expected to...
The 23rd Beerlao Badminton Championship concluded in Vientiane on 25 August, with the Labdok Badminton Academy emerging victorious once again. The Academy clinched five gold medals across various events, maintaining their title from...
Laos’ Tug-of-War Federation is set to revive the sport under new leadership, with plans to elevate it nationally and increase its regional presence in the coming year.
At a press conference on 6 August,...
Lao actress Noutnapha “Nout” Soydala, makes her international debut in Taklee Genesis, a Thai sci-fi film hitting theaters today, 12 September.
This is the first Thai film distributed by the global entertainment giant Warner Bros.
The movie dives into a secret Cold War-era warp-speed teleporter that propels a United States (US) military officer into different time periods, from pre-historic Ban Chiang to a future 100 years ahead.
Directed by Chookiat “Matthew” Sakveerakul, known for 13 Beloved and Love Of Siam, the film features a cast including Peter Corp Dyrendal, Paula Taylor, and Wanarat “War” Ratsameerat. It is produced by Neramitnung Film.
Noutnapha Soydala’s involvement in this high-profile project marks a significant milestone in her career. At 34, Nout, a performer with a background in contemporary dance and acting, is stepping into the international spotlight with her role in this Thai production.
Her previous work in the 2019 horror film “The Long Walk” on Netflix opened doors to this new venture.
"I am incredibly grateful to be a part of ‘Taklee Genesis’,” Nout said. “When the producer team approached me, they mentioned they had seen my performance in ‘The Long Walk’, which led to this amazing...
