Entertainment

Laos Tightens Ban on Minors Entering Entertainment Venues

On 7 October, Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Suanesavanh Vignaket announced tighter enforcement of rules barring people under 18 from entering entertainment venues. Businesses that violate the rules face fines, suspension or revocation of their operating licences, and possible cancellation of their enterprise registration certificates. The measures follow inspections...

Southeast Asian Cinema Returns to Luang Prabang in December with Blue Chair Film Festival

The Blue Chair Film Festival will return to Luang Prabang from 4 to 8...

Miss Universe Dispute Leaves Six Southeast Asian Franchises in Limbo

The Miss Universe Organization is facing a major dispute just weeks before its 75th...

Laos Warns of More Rain, Flash Floods, Landslides in Early September

Laos will see more rain this week, with the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology...

Charity Orchestra Concert to Showcase Lao Heritage Songs in Vientiane

A charity orchestra concert in Vientiane will showcase 10 Lao heritage songs reimagined and...

Ready to Rock? Hard Rock Cafe Officially Reopens in Vientiane

Classic rock ’n’ roll-themed restaurant, Hard Rock Cafe, has announced its reopening in Vientiane Capital this month. While Vientiane is bubbling with excellent restaurants, bars,...

Champasack to Organize Vat Phou Festival Next Month

Vat Phou Festival, an annual religious festival that draws crowds of tourists in Champasack Province, will be held from 3 to 5 February this...

Free 4×4 Driving Course Offered to Drivers in Phongsaly

Motorists in Phongsaly Province have been invited to attend a free 4x4 driving course to improve their driving skills.  The Department of Public Works and...

Oudomxay to Celebrate Khmu New Year This Weekend

Oudomxay Province will organize the largest Khmu New Year celebrations in the country from 21 to 22 January. Mr. Khampheng Khunmany, President of the...

Sangthong to Host Rice Stack Festival in January

Officials of Vientiane's Sangthong district will organize the rice stack festival also called Boun Kongkhao between 27-29 January in Nachalern village. The district head of...

Laos, Thailand Promote Tourism Site in Champasack

Champasack province and the city of Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand organized activities to promote sports and tourism at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Vat...