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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...

Laos Confirms 359 New Cases of Covid-19, Four Deaths

Laos has recorded 359 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with four new deaths attributed to the virus. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention...

Laos Has Second Highest Inflation Rate in ASEAN

Laos is suffering from one of the highest inflation rates in the region, raising concerns as the population suffers from financial hardship. Year-on-year inflation in...

Thailand Uses Sniffer Dogs to Uncover Smuggled Pork from Laos

Customs officials in Thailand have trained dogs to sniff for pork to prevent the meat from being smuggled across the border from Laos. The sniffer...

Laos Slashes Quarantine Measures for New Arrivals and Returning Residents

Laos has announced it has cut the required quarantine period for new arrivals from 14 days to just seven days for certain types of...

Monkeys Find New Home at Wildlife Conservation Center

Two monkeys kept as pets became the center of social media debate recently after being confiscated by wildlife authorities and placed in a wildlife...

Laos Confirms 400 New Cases of Covid-19, Five Deaths

Laos has recorded 400 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with five new deaths attributed to the coronavirus. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention...