On 24 September, Vientiane authorities shut down the KM38 Dharma Practice Center in Sangsai village, Pakngum district, after its leader declared herself the reincarnation of Phra Sri Ariya Metrai, the Maitreya Buddha that Buddhist tradition says will one day appear on earth to succeed Gautama Buddha.
Under the 24 September...
Authorities have ordered the closure of three restaurants in Vientiane Capital for flouting regulations on noise pollution and operating after hours.
According to a...
Lao people are increasingly seeking medical treatment in Cambodia, according to the Preah Vihear provincial health department.
The Khmer Times reports that the Preah Vihear...
New street lighting has been installed along seven major roads in Vientiane Capital, with the project now 40 percent complete.
The new streetlights along main...
China has agreed to provide the Mekong River Commission (MRC) with year-round hydrological data, contributing to better river monitoring and flood and drought forecasting...
Laos is expected to launch a fast-track immigration program this week that will allow Chinese nationals to enter the country with shorter quarantine times.
Vice-Chairman...
