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Lao, Thai Textile Traditions Meet in Dress at Bangkok Exhibition

A gown combining Thai silk and Lao fabric brought two neighbouring countries' textile traditions together at an international fashion exhibition in Bangkok in October. Titled Lao-Thai Solidarity, the dress featured traditional Lao weaving patterns alongside Thai silk, with each material making up half of the design. Lao designer Khamphao Bouaphanh, founder...

Heavy Rainfall Blamed for Rare Earth Reservoir Breach in Houaphanh

Heavy rainfall caused a reservoir used by a rare earth mining company to breach...

Laos, Russian Region of Tatarstan Discuss New Trade Opportunities

Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan wants to expand trade and investment with Laos, with the...

Khammouane Gives Thakhek a New Look With Tourism Upgrades

Khammouane is investing in new cultural landmarks, restoring colonial-era buildings, and upgrading urban infrastructure...

Luang Namtha Finds 184 People Allegedly Involved in USD 1 Million Corruption Cases

Authorities in Luang Namtha have identified 184 people involved in two corruption cases that...

Ministry: British National Infected with Covid-19 is Fake News

The Lao Ministry of Health has said the case of a British national believed to be infected with the new Coronavirus (Covid-19) is fake...

Government to Subsidize Lao Students Trapped in Wuhan

The Lao government is poised to provide financial assistance to Lao students who are trapped in the Chinese city of Wuhan due to the...

Kualao Restaurant Founder Honored As ASEAN Woman of Impact 2020

Owner and founder of Kualao Restaurant, Mrs. Manola Daravong, has been the recipient of the prestigious 2020 Women of ASEAN Award at an Entrepreneur...

Weddings, Social and Cultural Events Canceled Amid COVID-19 Concerns

The Lao Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism has released a notice ordering the cancellation or postponement of weddings and other social or cultural...

Thai Airways Plane Hits Private Jet Parked at Wattay Airport

A Thai Airways Airbus A330-300 (HS-TEU) hit a parked Gulfstream IV business jet (M-YWAY) at Wattay Airport in Vientiane, damaging both aircraft. The Thai Airways...

Storms, Weddings, Collisions, Fires – This Week in Social Media

The Laotian Times brings our readers an updated list of some of the most shared topics in the Lao social media this past week,...