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...
The Lao government has announced the establishment of a low-interest business funding program aimed at bolstering the country’s economic self-reliance and addressing ongoing financial...
Laos recorded a total of 457 traffic accidents throughout August, resulting in 51 fatalities and 883 damaged vehicles. Despite fewer accidents compared to July’s...
On 9 September, Luang Namtha Province was hit by heavy flooding due to Typhoon Yagi, causing significant disruption and damage. The floodwaters led to...
The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued a severe weather warning due to anticipated heavy rainfall across northern and central provinces of Laos.
The...
Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto visited Laos on 6 September and met with President Thongloun Sisoulith. The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral ties between Indonesia...
Sekong’s Ministry of Home Affairs launched the “Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics” system on 3 September, aiming to enhance the management, use, protection,...
