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...
Hundreds of foreign workers and tourists remain stranded in Laos, unable to return to their home countries.
While the number of foreigners remaining in Laos...
Electricite Du Laos (EDL) has commenced upgrading street lighting along five main roads within Vientiane Capital to ensure safer streets at night.
According to a...
Khon Kaen: Hundreds of Lao people have rushed to request certificates from the Lao Consulate in Khon Kaen Province, Thailand.
The Thai cabinet approved a...
Xayaboury Province has declared an outbreak of African Swine Fever in Xienghone District.
According to a notice issued by the Xienghone District Office on 21...
