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Laos Destroys Tonnes of Drugs as Police Warn of New Substances

Lao authorities have destroyed of 44.5 tonnes of seized drugs and drug-making chemicals in recent weeks, including millions of methamphetamine pills and thousands of kilograms of other substances. The destruction campaign comes as police warn that drugs such as ketamine and kratom drinks, as well as collagen products containing drugs,...

Laos Bans Money Bouquets, Crafts Made From Kip Banknotes

Laos has banned the production, sale, and advertising of crafts made from kip banknotes,...

Laos Targets Faster Border Checks in USD 5 Million Trade Project

Laos is preparing local businesses for higher costs when selling goods abroad, as the...

Thailand’s AIS Plans USD 43.35 Million Investment in Lao Telecom

Thailand’s mobile operator AIS plans to invest USD 43.35 million in Lao Telecom, one...

More Lao Citizens Live Abroad as Foreign Population Nearly Doubles

The number of foreign nationals living in Laos has nearly doubled over the past...

The Telegraph Recommends Laos as One of 20 Places You Must Visit in 2023

The British newspaper's travel experts curated a collection of the 20 top destinations to visit this new year and Laos featured in the list...

Covid Insurance Now Mandatory for Foreign Workers in Laos

A new regulation issued by the Ministry of Public Security sees all foreign workers entering Laos required to purchase Covid-19 insurance. A notice issued by...

Students Set School on Fire Following E-Cigarette Confiscation

Local police said on Tuesday that they had arrested three students for setting fire to their school in Savannakhet's Kaysone Phomvihane city last month....

Thai Baht Expected to Strengthen in 2023

The Thai baht is expected to have a strong year in 2023, buoyed by an influx of Chinese tourists and slowed US rate hikes. Bangkok...

Laos Sees 26 Deaths from Road Accidents Around New Year

During the New Year celebration period, 26 people lost their lives in road accidents across Laos. As per recent reports, 190 road accidents took place...

India Makes RT-PCR Test Mandatory for Travelers from Thailand

After observing a surge in Covid-19 cases in China, India has made RT-PCR negative report compulsory for passengers traveling from the six countries of...