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Love Wins in Thailand: Country Celebrates First Day of Equal Marriage

Laotian Times/AFP - On 23 January, Thailand marked a historic milestone as its same-sex marriage law officially came into effect, with the LGBTQ+ community now being able to legally marry.   With the law’s enactment, Thailand has become the largest country in Asia to recognize equal marriage, following Taiwan and Nepal....

Laos Faces Severe Blood Shortage as Only Five Provinces Meet Donation Targets

Laos has long been grappling with a blood donation shortage. In 2024, several provincial...

Nam Ngum 1 Reservoir Reopens with Green Initiatives

Additional reporting by Souliyasone Ngotsyoudom Vientiane Province is once again in the spotlight with a...

Vientiane’s New Bus Project: A Step Forward or a Traffic Gamble?

Additional reporting by Kheuakham Chanlivong In Laos, daily commutes are largely dominated by private vehicles,...

Creative Economy Revolution: How ASEAN’s Youth are Leading the Charge

On 2 to 5 December, the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Summit 2024...

Beyond Borders: A 31,000 KM Motorcycle Journey from Laos to Europe

In the comforts of everyday life, it is uncommon to see someone stop in their tracks and take on a challenge of such great...

Lao-American Author Goes Beyond Borders With ‘Sticky Rice for Lunch’

Children's literature has a new gem on its bookshelves. Rooted in cultural identity and acceptance, "Sticky Rice for Lunch" by Jacob (Jake) Singhavong offers...

Lao Culinary Luminary: Thav Phouthavong’s Michelin Star Journey from London to Thailand

Born in Belgium and raised in New Malden, London, in the late 90s, Michelin-starred chef Thav Phouthavong's culinary journey took root in the heart...

ASEAN-Israel Dialogue Gains Momentum Amidst Critical Geopolitical Dynamics

As Laos gears up to take the helm of the ASEAN chairmanship in 2024, eyes turn to the potential impact on regional and global...

Traditional Medicine Under Threat for Lao Hmong

Hmong’s traditional medicine and beliefs that preserve nature have been passed down for generations but are now in danger of dying out. In the highlands...

World AIDS Day: Amplifying Community-Led HIV Response

Op-Ed by Patricia Ongpin, UNAIDS Country Director for Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Malaysia, Dr Panina Phoumsavanh, Director of Center for HIV, AIDS and STI...