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Khammouane Gives Thakhek a New Look With Tourism Upgrades

Khammouane is investing in new cultural landmarks, restoring colonial-era buildings, and upgrading urban infrastructure as it works to attract more visitors. The latest addition is a new Khaen-themed roundabout along Route 13 South, near the main access road to the Third Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge. The project, worth LAK 3.8 billion...

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...

Lao Larb Gets Green Light for UNESCO Recognition

Larb is one step closer to becoming part of UNESCO’s Representative List of the...

Laos Turns to Community Support as Young People Face Rising Mental Health Pressures

Mental health challenges often go unnoticed in Laos, where people experiencing anxiety and emotional...

Rare Earth Ponds Burst in Houaphanh, Villages Halt River Use Pending Inspections

Village authorities along the Nam Vaen and Nam Xam rivers have told residents to...

UPDATE: Status and Condition of Attapeu Flood Victims

Images have popped up on Lao social media depicting the current plight of many of the Attapeu flood victims who have taken refuge in makeshift...

Prime Minister Travels to Attapeu to Monitor Rescue and Relief Efforts

After suspending the planned monthly government meetings set for 23-24 July, Prime Minister Thongloun led select Cabinet members and other senior officials to Sanamxay District...

Xe-Pian Dam Bursts its Banks Causing Catastrophic Damage

Attapeu provincial authorities have confirmed that the Xe-Pian Dam burst its banks yesterday, leading millions of tons of water to inundate the local area, and causing...

Villagers Evacuated As Xe-Pian Dam Set to Burst its Banks

The Head of the Resettlement Office of Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy Power Company has announced that part of its dam is likely to break its banks,...

Top Promo Videos of Visit Laos Year 2018

Visit Laos 2018 is picking up steam as the country, aided by several international donors and freelance Laos-loving videographers and marketers, advertises to the world what...

Miss Universe Laos 2018 Selected Without Contest

The Miss Universe Laos Organization has officially announced its selection and appointment of On-anong Homsombath to represent Laos in the Miss Universe 2018 competition. Miss...