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New Entrance Gates at National University of Laos Sparks Online Debate

A new entrance gate at the National University of Laos has stirred heated discussion online, with many questioning whether such investment should instead address more pressing educational needs, especially in rural areas. Critics on social media argued that while the university focuses on aesthetic upgrades, essential infrastructure like rural roads,...

Government Adjusts Electricity Prices for Final Quarter, Ends of Free Power for Low-Usage Households

The government has announced new electricity rates for households, starting with the October billing...

Mascot Controversy Erupts Over Alleged AI Use in Lao Games Design

A design controversy has erupted online following the unveiling of the official mascot for...

Two Lao Women Among Five Arrested in Pattaya Sex Livestream Bust

Thai Police arrested five foreign nationals on 7 August after discovering they had been...

VISA Partners with M moneyX to Expand Digital Payments in Laos

Lao Mobile Money Sole Co., Ltd., the operator of M moneyX, has signed a...

Muay Lao Federation’s President Apologizes for Controversial Remarks

The President of the Muay Lao Federation, Mr. Saysamone Sayasone, released a video on Sunday apologizing for his comments comparing the Cambodian Kun Khmer...

Boy Tied Up After Caught Stealing Cookies in Xaysomboun Province

Footage of a boy who was tied up to a motorbike after he was caught stealing a small bag of cookies in Xaysomboun province...

Facebook Launches Paid Verification Service for Users

The CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, revealed on Sunday that the company will begin rolling out a new service called "Meta Verified," a subscription...

Vietnam Leads the Way for Protecting LGBTQ+ Health Standards

With LGBTQ+ rights making headlines in Laos, neighboring Vietnam has adopted global LGBTQ+ health standards to prevent discrimination and provide dignity to members of...

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...