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Dalai Lama Says he Will Have Successor After his Death

By Tenzin WOEDEN/AFP - The exiled spiritual leader of Tibet confirmed on 2 July that he will have a successor when he dies, reassuring Buddhist followers around the globe that the 600-year-old institution of the Dalai Lama will continue. It is a landmark decision for Tibetans, many of whom had...

Green Reporting Training Enhances Digital Literacy of Lao Journalists

Journalists, civil society actors, and youth from across Laos are strengthening their digital reporting...

First Equestrian Federation in Laos Sets Stage for Horse Sport Growth

Laos officially entered the world of horse sport with the establishment of its first...

Laos Launches Nationwide Blood Drive Amid Persistent Shortages

As World Blood Donor Day approaches on 14 June, Laos is taking urgent action...

Fake Facebook News Pages in Laos Mimic Real Media to Lure Victims in Online Scams

At first glance, everything looks real, the familiar logo, the breaking news post, the...

Luang Prabang Governor Takes Stand Against Dissemination of False News

The Governor of Luang Prabang Province released a statement on 17 November disregarding false allegations about the sale of Paxathipatai Secondary School, which is...

‘There are Many Experiences of Being a Refugee and All of Them Matter’: Lao-Canadian Author Souvankham Thammavongsa

Born in a Lao refugee camp in Nong Khai, Thailand, award-winning Lao-Canadian author Souvankham Thammavongsa spoke to the Laotian Times about returning to the...

Mysterious Glowing Orbs to Emerge from Mekong River in Annual Spectacle

In a mesmerizing annual spectacle known as the “Naga Fireball phenomenon”, mysterious glowing orbs emerge from the depths of the Mekong River, where its...

New Species of Lizard Discovered in Central Laos

A new study published on 10 October revealed the existence of a new dragon-like lizard species in Laos, sparking the interest of environmentalists and...

Laos Becomes Top Destination for Dispersed Tourism as Authentic Alternative to Overpopular Neighbors

In the heart of Southeast Asia, Laos quietly emerges as a tranquil alternative to bustling tourism destinations that often steal the spotlight.  As travelers seek...

Lao Woman Wins Lottery in Thailand

Dokkeo Vongvilay, a 33-year-old Lao national won a lottery in Bangkok, Thailand, conquering the first price of THB 12 million (approximately USD 330,000) On 16...