Culture

Lao President’s Book Donated to 22 Lao Schools Across Vientiane

More than 22 schools across Vientiane Capital received copies of President Thongloun Sisoulith’s memoir "Letters to Grandchildren" on 29 June, an initiative aimed at promoting reading, life values, and educational development among young people. The families of Lao-India Friendship Association President Southam Sakonhninhom and former Ambassador Malayvieng Sakonhninhom funded the...

Little Lao Culture Bar Celebrates Second Anniversary in Luang Prabang

On 5–6 June, Little Lao Culture Bar celebrated its second anniversary by bringing together...

‘Hidden Hands’ Cave Opens as New Tourism Site in Khammouane

On 8 June, authorities in Khammouane Province have officially opened Hidden Hands Cave (Tham...

Lao Buddhist Organization Tightens Social Media Guidelines

The Lao Buddhist Fellowship Organization has issued new nationwide guidelines governing how monks use...

Lao PM Calls for Greater Protection of Children on International Children’s Day

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has called for stronger efforts to protect and support Lao...

Thailand Ranks Among Top 10 Countries with Highest LGBTQ+ Population, Laos Data Unavailable

Thailand has been ranked among the top 10 countries with the largest percentage of individuals identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community, according to...

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...

Former President Nouhak’s Residence in Khammouane to Be National Memorial

Khammuoane authorities are turning former president Nouhak Phoumsavanh’s old residence into a national memorial to honor his legacy as one of Laos’ most influential...

Plastic Rocket Kills Man During Festival in Xiengkhouang

A rocket made of plastic pipe struck and killed a 46-year-old man during Bun Bang Fai (Rocket Festival) celebrations in Perp village, Pek district,...

Lost to History: Myanmar Heritage Falls Victim to Quake

When a massive earthquake hit Myanmar last month, centuries of sacred history tumbled down -- towering Buddha idols, sky-scraping stupas and the pure-white pagoda...

Luang Prabang Surges Past Tourism Goals with Over 1.1 Million Visitors, Fueling Economic Growth

Luang Prabang experienced a tourism boom in the first quarter of the year, generating USD 584,665,369 million in revenue, marking a 162 percent increase...