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Thai Travel YouTuber Hlun Solo Found Dead in Georgia After Weeks of Uncertainty

Thai travel YouTuber Hlun Solo has died in Georgia after disappearing during a solo trip earlier this month, Thai authorities confirmed on 29 July. Known online as Hlun Solo, Bowornthat built a loyal following by documenting his solo travels around the world. His YouTube channel has nearly one million subscribers. Thailand's...

Seven Lao Artists Are Taking Life Advice From Cats

Cats spend much of their day sleeping, stretching in the sun, at times hunting,...

Young Lao Footballers Win International Titles as World Cup Fever Grows

While the FIFA World Cup dominates football headlines, a Lao youth footballers has returned...

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...

Jojo Miracle Brings Lao Music to International Stage in Manila

A return to the stage after years away from releasing music has taken Lao...

Xieng Khouang to Celebrate Khao Kai Noi Festival, Showcasing Laos’ Premium Rice

Xieng Khouang Province is set to host the Khao Kai Noi Festival from 25 to 30 November, celebrating Laos’s prized Khao Kai Noi rice...

Blue Chair Film Festival Lights Up Luang Prabang with Southeast Asian Cinema

Lao people, like many around the world, enjoy films from various countries, especially those from Asian cinemas, including Thailand, South Korea, and sometimes Hollywood....

That Luang Festival to Feature Over 1,600 Booths Showcasing Lao Crafts, Culture

The 2024 That Luang Festival, running from November 11 to 15, is set to draw thousands of visitors with over 1,600 booths featuring Lao...

K-Pop Star BamBam Lights Up ASEAN-Korea Music Festival 2024 in Vientiane

Popular K-pop star BamBam was the leading star at the 2024 ASEAN-Korea Music Festival in Vientiane from 1 to 3 November. The event brought together...

Fashion as Cultural Diplomacy: Southeast Asia’s Presence in BRICS+ Summit

In early October, while Laos was immersed in ASEAN responsibilities, the BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow brought together over 80 countries, including several Southeast...

Miss Grand Myanmar Steps Down as Second Runner-Up After Miss Grand International Ruling

Controversy erupted in the international pageant community after Miss Grand Myanmar, Thae Su Nyein, stepped down from her position as 2nd runner-up following a...