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Body of Second Lao Victim Brought Home After Bangkok Pub Fire

The body of the second Lao national who died following the deadly fire at Pub Ladprao in Bangkok has been returned to Laos, after Thai and Lao rescue teams worked together to bring her home on 17 July. According to the 1623 Rescue Team, the victim was Viengphone Chindavong, an...

Lao Police Arrest Two Nationals in Cross-Border Heroin Investigation

Two Lao nationals have been arrested in Laos as part of a growing cross-border...

Nearly Half of Vientiane’s Traffic Lights Are Out of Service or Malfunctioning, Police Says

Faulty traffic lights, flooding, and a growing number of vehicles are worsening traffic congestion...

Body of Lao Victim Returned Home After Deadly Bangkok Pub Fire

The body of a 21-year-old Lao national who died in the deadly fire at...

Bolikhamxay Police Seize 1.3 Million Meth Pills in Six-Month Drug Crackdown

Police in Bolikhamxay Province seized more than 1.3 million methamphetamine pills and arrested 162...

Top 10 Highest Traffic Lao Websites in Laos

The top 10 highest traffic Lao websites  may actually surprise you. Banking websites take top traffic dollar, with news sites and job portals close...

Laos Year In Review: Developments in 2016

The year 2016 saw Laos make remarkable progress in national protection and development despite global economic uncertainties. The highlights of the year were the Asean...

No Stop To Rising Fuel Prices in Laos

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has announced a fuel price increase across the country to match the rise in fuel prices on the...

Laos Regains Control of .LA Domain Name

Laos' internet top-level domain name dot la (.LA) has been restored to Laos' full management and operation after years of being leased to a...

Thai Embassy Confirms New Visa Policies

The Royal Thai Embassy in Vientiane has issued a notice confirming the Kingdom's new visa policies. The official notice serves to clarify the rumor...

Korean NGO Prolongs Social Welfare Services

The Korean NGO Great Peace in the Lao PDR (Great Peace) expects to continue their project in 2017 to provide social welfare services and...