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Don Khong Named Southeast Asia’s Top Island for Cycling by National Geographic

The UK-based National Geographic Traveler has named Don Khong in Champasack, Laos, one of Southeast Asia’s top islands, highlighting it for cycling. On 25 October, the magazine listed destinations for their unique appeal: Koh Chang, Thailand, for beaches; Penang, Malaysia, for food; Cat Ba, Vietnam, for adventure; and Don Khong,...

Laos Denounces Online Rumors Claiming Prime Minister Sonexay Has Resigned as Fake News

Laos firmly rejected widespread social media rumors claiming Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone had resigned,...

Laos Central Bank Faces LAK 66.86 Billion Embezzlement Loss

The Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) is intensifying efforts to tackle corruption and...

Thai Court Orders Ex-PM Thaksin to Pay USD 500 Million Tax Bill: Reports

AFP - Thailand's Supreme Court ordered jailed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on 17 November...

Japanese Princess Lands in Laos on First Trip Overseas

AFP - Japan's Princess Aiko arrived in Laos on 17 November for her first...

Viral Post Sparks Storm Over Shutdown of Undergarment Stall in Vientiane

Social media in Laos is buzzing with disbelief and criticism following a viral Facebook post by a shopkeeper detailing how authorities had ceased her...

German Embassy, European Chamber of Commerce Co-host Women in Arts, Business Panel

German ambassador to Laos, Annette Knobloch, and Thiane Khamvongsa, Executive Director of the European Chamber of Commerce and Industry, hosted a celebration for International...

Lawmakers in Thailand Overwhelmingly Approve a Bill to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

BANGKOK (AP) — Lawmakers in Thailand’s lower house of Parliament overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill on Wednesday that would make the country the...

Vientiane Capital Announces Golden Rules for Lao New Year 2024

In a notice released on 25 March, the Vientiane Capital governor issued regulations for residents to follow during the Lao New Year period, effective...

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet Strengthens Bilateral Ties with First Official Visit to Laos

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet recently concluded an official visit to Laos on 25-26 March at the invitation of Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone,...

Ken Auto Group Unveils All New-Mazda CX-60 SUV in Laos

Keo Auto Group Co., Ltd., the official agent of Mazda cars in Laos since 2012, unveiled the highly-anticipated All-New Mazda CX-60 SUV on 22...