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Nam Song Turns Muddy in Vang Vieng Without Rain

The Nam Song River in Vang Vieng District turned muddy on 15 October, raising concerns among residents who noticed the unusual change despite no reported rainfall. The river is normally clear, and the absence of rain has left residents questioning what caused the discoloration. However, the cause has not been...

Laos’ Population Growth Slows as Birth Rates Fall, 2025 Census Finds

Laos’ population is growing more slowly, with birth rates falling and the population getting...

Bolikhamxay Signs Deals for Three Solar Plants as Larger Project Advances

Bolikhamxay authorities signed investment agreements on 15 October for three solar power plants of...

Vietnam to Introduce Lao in School Curricula in Three Border Areas

Vietnam is preparing to introduce Lao-language classes in schools in Son La Province, Hue...

Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia Plan Stronger Border Security in 2027

Defense ministers from Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia have agreed to strengthen border security, speed...

Sokxay Group, Dao Coffee Collaborate to Launch New Coffee Brand

The wide-ranging business operation that has branches and cooperation across the country, Sokxay Group, has joined hands with Dao Coffee to increase the coffee...

Thailand Criticized for Returning Myanmar Resistance Members

BANGKOK (AP) — Human rights groups and opposition politicians in Thailand are criticizing the government for forcibly repatriating three men who were reportedly members...

Chiang Mai Residents Sue Thai PM for Worsening Air Pollution

On Tuesday, 1,700 people in Chiang Mai filed a lawsuit against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and two state agencies for failing to use their...

Southern Bus Station Equipped For Influx of Travelers, says Station Manager

The Southern Bus Station is ready to accommodate an increase in travelers during the Lao New Year holiday from 14-16 April. Souksavath Sisouk, the station...

Laos Likely to See Thunderstorms and Hail During New Year

The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology issued a warning that extreme weather from China may approach Laos between 13-16 April during the Lao New...

Transgender Beauty Pageant Questioned by Authorities in Vietnam

A transgender beauty pageant in Vietnam is currently under the radar of officials who say it was organized without their permission. According to VNExpress,...