Social Media

Old Thai Film Quote Sparks Cross-Border Social Media Trend

A five-syllable sentence with no obvious meaning has become one of the most talked-about phrases on social media across Laos and Thailand.  “Buk Xieng Mun Taiy Leo”, roughly translated as “Buk Xieng is dead”, has spread rapidly online and into everyday conversation, with people using it to prank friends, strangers,...

Vientiane Cracks Down on Unlicensed Orange E-Bikes After Safety Complaints

Vientiane authorities have ordered the collection of orange electric motorbikes operating across the capital,...

Emoji-Covered Couple Photos Spark Viral Trend Across Lao Social Media

A recent engagement post has sparked widespread discussion on Lao social media, giving rise...

Leaked Documents Show Meta Profited from 15 Billion Daily Scam Ads, Reuters Reports

Leaked internal documents from Meta have exposed that approximately 10 percent of the company's...

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...

This Week in Lao Social Media

Dolphins, elephants, and counterfeit notes dominated the Lao social media landscape this week, as well as a pair of metal flip-flops, and an honest...

This Week in Lao Social Media

First Lady of Laos Visits Soldiers at Southern Border This week the Lao social media has been awash with national pride after pictures emerged of the PM's...