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Thailand’s Oldest Human Skeleton Discovered in Remote Cave

On 24 February, archaeologists announced the discovery of the oldest human skeleton ever found in Thailand, dating back more than 29,000 years. The remains, belonging to a child, were found in Din Cave, a site known for its prehistoric rock paintings. The Fine Arts Department (FAD) led the excavation in...

Heat Wave Shuts Down Schools in Nearly Half Philippine Capital

JAM STA ROSA/AFP - Soaring temperatures shut down schools in nearly half the Philippine...

Lao Journalists Go Green with Mass Media Environment Training

Reporters from various provinces in Laos have gained valuable insights into reporting on green...

Thailand to Implement 300-Baht Tourism Tax by Year-End

Thailand's 300-baht tourism tax for foreign visitors is set to take effect by the...

Lao Students Showcase Skills at Japanese Speech Event

On 1 March, the 22nd Japanese Speech Contest took place at the Lao-Japan Budo...

Oudomxay Explosion Causes USD 1.1 Million in Damages

An explosion at a Chinese-owned auto parts shop in Namy village, Xay district, Oudomxay Province, on 14 February that claimed the lives of four...

Lao National Among Over 7,000 Foreigners to Be Deported After Scam Crackdown in Myanmar

A Lao national is among more than 7,000 foreign victims set to be deported following a crackdown on scam call centers in Myawaddy, Myanmar,...

German Children’s Classic ‘Emil and the Detectives’ Translated into Lao

The beloved German children's classic Emil and the Detectives, written by renowned author Erich Kästner, has now been translated into Lao.  The launch event for...

Luang Prabang Tourism Center Turns Chinese Hot Pot, Sparks Online Debate

In a move that has stunned many in the tourism industry, the once important Tourist Information Center in Luang Prabang, located in front of...

Laos Added to Financial Grey List as Concerns Grow

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has added Laos to its grey list due to concerns over financial crime enforcement, while the Philippines successfully...

Bus Overturns in Prachin Buri, Killing 18

LATEST UPDATE BY AFP AT 10:49 AM An accident occurred in Prachin Buri, Thailand, early on 26 February, when a tour bus on an educational...