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The Photographer Who Speaks for Laos’ Forests

In the forests of Laos, observation comes before words for Souksamlan “Toun” Laladeth. That idea inspired the title of his debut visual anthology, Where the Forests Have No Words, officially launched on 5 October in Vientiane*.* "People call me a conservation and nature photographer. But really, I'm just a simple person,...

Deported to Laos, US Returnees Find Their Way in an Unfamiliar Home

The men behind a barbecue grill in Vientiane speak English more easily than Lao. Some...

Seven Lao Artists Are Taking Life Advice From Cats

Cats spend much of their day sleeping, stretching in the sun, at times hunting,...

Young Lao Footballers Win International Titles as World Cup Fever Grows

While the FIFA World Cup dominates football headlines, a Lao youth footballers has returned...

Teenage Gangs Spark Public Safety Concerns Across Vientiane

Recent police arrests have renewed public concern over rising youth violence and reckless motorcycle...

Laos and Vietnam to build Vientiane-Hanoi Highway

The Lao Ministry of Public Works and Transport, in collaboration with The Vietnamese Ministry of Transport, have agreed to implement the next step towards...

Thai Soap Star’s Husband Guilty of Laundering Xaysana Money

The husband of Thai celebrity, Napapa “Patt” Tantrakul,  was formally charged Monday with money laundering for his connection to transnational Laotian drug lord, Xaysana...

Largest Forest in Xayaboury to be Opened as Tourist Attraction

Hoping to draw more people to experience its natural beauty and establish its profile as a tourist destination, Xayaboury Province is opening up its...

Officials to Cut Wait Time on Lao-Foreign Marriage

After numerous complaints made by the public, officials are examining ways to expedite the marriage process for Lao and foreign nationals. A meeting was held...

First Auction of Lao Leaders Cars Rakes in 11.6 Billion Kip

The auctioning off of the first 14 luxury cars returned by Lao leaders concluded at the National Convention Center on Tuesday. Though this is...

Infamous Lao Drug Lord Xaysana Will Not Be Extradited to Laos

Notorious Lao drug lord Xaysana Keophimpha will remain subject to Thai law and the Lao government is unlikely to ask for his extradition, a...