Thai immigration officers arrested a 60-year-old Lao woman at the First Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge on 24 October under a Thai court warrant alleging human trafficking involving a minor, according to Nong Khai Immigration.
The woman, identified only as Pae, is from Pak Ngum District in Vientiane Capital. Officers detained her...
On 7 May, Khammouane Provincial Police arrested a 39-year-old Chinese national, Lai Hongfu, on charges of murdering his 25-year-old Lao girlfriend.
The incident occurred on...
By Bounfeng Phoummalaysith, Minister of Health, Laos, and Bakhtiyor Kadyrov, UNFPA Representative in Laos.
On 5 May, International Day of the Midwife, we come together...
The conflict between India and Pakistan has entered a dangerous new phase, with both sides reporting missile strikes, drone incursions, and military engagements across...
That Nang Lao stupa and Thong Na Ngueak were officially recognized as Laos’ local national heritage sites in Savannakhet Province.
On 2 May, Vilabouly District...
Thailand has officially relaxed its long-standing ban on alcohol sales during major Buddhist holidays, marking a significant shift in policy that takes effect immediately.
The...
