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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...

Buddhist Ceremony Held to Mark Laos-China Railway Inauguration

  A traditional Buddhist blessing ceremony was held yesterday to mark the opening of the Laos-China Railway and ensure its successful operation. The ceremony took place...

As the US-Lao Comprehensive Partnership Turns Five, Ambassador Haymond Outlines Its Successes

U.S. Ambassador to Laos, Dr. Peter M. Haymond, discusses the past successes and future goals of the U.S. Lao Comprehensive Partnership.  Before becoming the...

Laos-China Railway Confirms Passenger Fares

Passenger fares for trips on the upcoming Laos-China Railway have been confirmed by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. The ministry issued a notice...

Laos Confirms Record Eight Covid-19 Deaths

Laos has confirmed 1,425 cases of Covid-19 across the country today and a record number of deaths attributed to the virus. The National Taskforce for...

Miss Grand Laos Spices Up Pageant with Papaya Salad Costume

Miss Grand Laos 2021, Ms. Daomixay Pachansitti, has spiced up the national costume competition at the Miss Grand International 2021 pageant with a piece inspired...

Child Labor Still Prevalent in Laos Tourism Industry

Authorities in Laos have admitted that child labor remains an issue for the country, with underage workers still employed in the tourism industry. Child labor...