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...
Thirty-four Chinese nationals were deported from Laos last week after being found to have entered the country illegally.
The 34 Chinese migrants crossed into Yot...
Foreign-owned businesses are encouraged to apply for the Friend of Laos award as part of the ASEAN Business Awards Laos 2020.
Applications are now open...
International tourist arrivals in Laos during the first six months of this year have dropped sixty percent compared to the same period last year.
Laos...
