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Lao, Thai Textile Traditions Meet in Dress at Bangkok Exhibition

A gown combining Thai silk and Lao fabric brought two neighbouring countries' textile traditions together at an international fashion exhibition in Bangkok in October. Titled Lao-Thai Solidarity, the dress featured traditional Lao weaving patterns alongside Thai silk, with each material making up half of the design. Lao designer Khamphao Bouaphanh, founder...

Heavy Rainfall Blamed for Rare Earth Reservoir Breach in Houaphanh

Heavy rainfall caused a reservoir used by a rare earth mining company to breach...

Laos, Russian Region of Tatarstan Discuss New Trade Opportunities

Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan wants to expand trade and investment with Laos, with the...

Khammouane Gives Thakhek a New Look With Tourism Upgrades

Khammouane is investing in new cultural landmarks, restoring colonial-era buildings, and upgrading urban infrastructure...

Luang Namtha Finds 184 People Allegedly Involved in USD 1 Million Corruption Cases

Authorities in Luang Namtha have identified 184 people involved in two corruption cases that...

High Times in Thailand: New Weed Laws Draw Tourists From Across Asia

BANGKOK (AP) — A Japanese tourist reaches into a baggie of cannabis he’s just bought in a central Bangkok weed shop, pulling out a...

EU Rejects Myanmar’s Diplomatic Role and Says It Still Doesn’t Recognize Generals

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The European Union’s top diplomat on Thursday expressed opposition to Myanmar’s upcoming role as the overseer of relations between the...

How South Korea’s Flash Flood Forecasting System Could Be Beneficial to Laos

A new flood forecasting and early warning system developed in South Korea could prove to be a lifesaving new technology for Laos and other...

Thailand’s Move Forward Party Leader Pita Falls Short in Parliamentary Vote for Prime Minister

BANGKOK (AP) — The leader of the progressive Thai political party that outpaced its rivals to a surprise first-place finish in May’s general election...

Korean Boxing Organizations Extend Support to Lao Athletes

Two Korean boxing organizations are providing assistance to Lao athletes to support their participation in regional and international competitions from 2023 to 2024. Korea...

Shortage of Teachers Threatens Closure of 25 Schools in Savannakhet

A dire shortage of teachers in Savannakhet province could lead to the closure of 25 schools next academic year, said a National Assembly (NA)...