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Social Media

Seminar Aims to Tackle Misinformation, Strengthens Journalistic Integrity

On 8 August, the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Tourism hosted a seminar as part of Lao Media Day to address the escalating issue of misinformation on social media. The event highlighted the key role of journalists in combating fake news and emphasized the need for accurate reporting in...

Chinese Girl Sparks Debate After Entering Global Math Contest Finals

Jiang Ping, a 17-year-old student in China, has sparked debate on mathematics and education...

Miss Universe Laos 2024: First Woman from Houaphanh to Compete on Global Stage

Phiranya “Miepooh” Thipphomvong, 28, from Houaphanh Province, has been crowned Miss Universe Laos 2024....

Largest Buddha Statue Unearthed in Laos Sparks Viral Debate Over Ownership Among Mekong River Nations

The recent discovery of the largest Buddha statue ever found in Laos, standing at...

Water Supply Factory in Luang Prabang Announces 35-Day Closure, Sparking Residents’ Outcry

As per the initial announcement by the Water Supply State Enterprise Luang Prabang, the...

Thai Users Express Concern Over the New iPhone Meme from Laos

Health workers in Thailand have raised an alarm over jokes going around social media where users are pretending to have sold their kidneys to...

Vang Vieng Criticized for Unscrupulous Price Gouging

A sudden influx of international visitors to the tourist town of Vang Vieng has seen food and accommodation prices skyrocket, with many calling for...

Coconut Water Becomes Overnight Aphrodisiac in Laos and Thailand

Fresh coconut water has become an overnight sensation in Laos and Thailand due to a belief that it helps to improves sexual performance in men. Social...

Thailand Cracks Down on Online Vendor Pricing

Thailand has declared fines of up to THB 10,000 for online vendors who refuse to display prices of products available online. According to a report...

Police Assist Laborers Left Homeless Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

Police have offered assistance to a group of day laborers found homeless at Chao Anouvong Park in Vientiane Capital. The laborers say they have no...

Empty Borders, Delayed Pi Mai, Laos Gives Masks to China – This Week In Social Media

Here is an updated list of some of the most shared topics in the Lao social media this past week, based on reach and...