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Lao Buddhist Organization Tightens Social Media Guidelines

The Lao Buddhist Fellowship Organization has issued new nationwide guidelines governing how monks use social media, highlighting growing concerns about online conduct as digital platforms become increasingly embedded in religious life. The notice, issued on 2 June, also applies to other religious practitioners including novices, white-robed male devotees, and white-robed...

Remains of 37 People Discovered in Giant Stone Jar in Xieng Khouang

A new excavation on Laos’ mysterious Plain of Jars in Xieng Khouang has uncovered...

Thai, British Scientists Identify Southeast Asia’s Largest Dinosaur in Thailand

British and Thai scientists have identified a new species of giant dinosaur from fossil...

Minnesota Moves to Recognise Lao War Veterans Amid Ongoing Refugee Deportations

Lawmakers in Minnesota have unanimously passed new legislation to expand recognition and benefits for...

Laos Puts Youth at the Center of UXO Awareness Efforts

Laos is increasing efforts to involve young people in tackling unexploded ordnance (UXO), placing...

Former Ban Keun Zoo Reopens as Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Near Nam Pien Yorlapa

The former Ban Keun Zoo in Vientiane is set to begin a new chapter as a wildlife rehabilitation centre, with operations relocating near the...

Laos Finalizes Tiger Recovery Plan After Over a Decade Without Wild Tigers

Lao authorities have completed a National Tiger Recovery Action Plan for 2026–2035, acknowledging that habitat degradation, widespread snaring, and declining prey populations continue to...

Sam Pang Stupa in Champasack Recognized as Local Cultural Heritage Site

On 1 January, Sam Pang Stupa, also known as That Sam Pang, in Soukhouma district, Champasack Province, has received official recognition as a local-level...

Three-Colored Bronze Buddha Recognized as Local National Heritage in Vientiane Province

Vientiane Province authorities formally recognized the Three-Colored Bronze Buddha as a local-level national heritage site on 26 December during a ceremony at Ban Lingsan...

Japan Celebrates First-Ever Exhibition in Vientiane

Japan is wrapping its first-ever exhibition in Vientiane to mark 70 years of diplomatic relations between Japan and Laos. The exhibition runs from 13...

Young Lao Push for Change 50 Years After Party Victory

By Beatrice Siviero/AFP - The Lao capital Vientiane has an uncharacteristic buzz lately, bedecked with flags and T-shirt vendors ahead of commemorations of 50...