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Savannakhet’s That Nang Lao Stupa Recognized as Local Level National Heritage

That Nang Lao stupa and Thong Na Ngueak were officially recognized as Laos’ local national heritage sites in Savannakhet Province. On 2 May, Vilabouly District held a cultural ceremony to officially declare the Nang Lao stupa and Thong Na Ngueak (Mermaid Rice Fields) as local-level national heritage sites. Deputy Governor of...

Thailand Relaxes Alcohol Sales Ban on Major Buddhist Holidays

Thailand has officially relaxed its long-standing ban on alcohol sales during major Buddhist holidays,...

Laos Records Over 730 Accidents in April, Claiming 109 Lives

Laos experienced a rise in road accidents in April, with 734 incidents reported nationwide,...

Laos, Switzerland Strengthen Efforts to Improve Dam Safety

Laos and Switzerland have reaffirmed their commitment to safer hydropower development with the successful...

First Lao Student in Morocco Wins Top University Award

Khanpangna “Eno” Khounsy, a 24-year-old student from Laos, has made history by becoming the...

Peak Hour Gridlock Returns to Vientiane Capital

With the reopening of schools and businesses as Covid cases fall, Vientiane Capital is once again experiencing crippling traffic jams during peak hours. According to...

Controversial Plastic Amulets Inspire Recycling in Thailand

Two Thai companies have partnered to produce Buddhist amulets from recycled plastic, rather than from traditional materials like metal or wood, in hopes of...

Thailand Knocks Laos Out of AFF U23 Championship 2-0

Thailand proceeded to the final of the AFF U23 Championship after beating Laos 2-0 at the Morodok Techo National Stadium in Cambodia on Thursday...

Laos Issues New Regulations on Labor Protection at Golden Triangle SEZ

Authorities in Bokeo Province have issued new rules on labor protection at the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone. According to regulations issued on Monday by...

The Official Launch of IOM in Lao PDR Country Strategy 2022-2026

On Thursday 24th of February 2022, the International Organisation or Migration (IOM) with the Ministry of Planning and Investment launched the first ever IOM...

Laos Inflation Highest in 2 Years

The year-on-year inflation rate in Laos increased to 6.25 percent in January, the highest amount reported since January 2020. Since March 2021, the cost of...