President of the National Assembly, Mrs Pany Yathortou received a courtesy call from President of the Supreme Administrative Court of Thailand Mr Piya Patangta on the occasion of his working visit to the Lao PDR on Aug 15-16.
Southern Bus Station Set To Depart This Month
The relocation of the southern bus station in Vientiane to a new site is set to begin this month, with the process expected to be completed by September, according to an official.
Savannakhet Promotion Needs Improved Journalism Skills
The quality of Savannakhet’s local media still needs to improve so the province can promote itself to the country and world, according to the provincial Information, Culture and Tourism department.
Police Arrest Two Men for Possessing Counterfeit Money
Security officials at Chao Anouvong Park in Chanthabouly district, Vientiane apprehended two teenagers for possessing and using counterfeit money.
“Ya ice” Users Are on the Rise, Sources Say
Methamphetamine use is on the rise in the country due to the foreigners, including those from neighbouring countries, using the drug when they come to visit or work, according to the police.
Fatal Fortnight in Capital Claims Six Lives
Six victims died in road accidents in the capital over the two weeks from August 1-14, according to the Vientiane Traffic Police Department.
Three Villages in Borikhamxay Announced as Open-defecation Free
Three villages in Borikhamxay province – Houayhai, Tapae and Pameuang in Pakkading, Borikhan and Viengthong districts – have now been officially announced as open- defecation free.
Handicraft Sector Needs to Increase Understanding of Silk Production
The Lao Handicrafts Association (LHA) needs to increase the understanding and importance of sericulture to local people so they can support the sector further, according to an official.