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Luang Prabang Tourism Center Turns Chinese Hot Pot, Sparks Online Debate

In a move that has stunned many in the tourism industry, the once important Tourist Information Center in Luang Prabang, located in front of the night market at the corner of Sisavangvong Road, has been transformed into a Chinese hot pot restaurant. This unexpected change has sparked a heated debate...

Lao Cyclist Returns from Thailand with Strong Performance, Eyes 2028 Olympics

Lao cyclist Phoutthasone Inthamith has just returned from Thailand, where he earned a fourth-place...

Empowering Laos’ Deaf Community Through Education and Employment

In Vientiane, a quiet revolution is taking place at local coffee shops where deaf...

Cupid’s Arrow Hits Laos on Valentine’s Day

Laos is catching the Valentine’s Day fever. Every 14 February, the country comes alive...

Tourists Refused Boarding at Vang Vieng Station, Sparks Online Debate

On 4 February, a now-deleted video shared on Facebook captured a confrontation between tourists...

From Hmong Village to Miss Universe: Payengxa Lor’s Journey to Inspire Women

In 2022, a young Hmong woman made history as the first person from her community to win the title of Miss Universe Laos. She...

Beat the Heat and Stay Cool with These 10 Easy Tips During a Heatwave

Most of Laos is now experiencing soaring temperatures hovering between 35 to 40 degrees. Staying safe and cool during a heatwave is important to...

JOINT OP-ED: United in Our Efforts to Move Towards Gender Equality

It is essential to consider how digitalization and innovation can be a source of gender equality and equity, writes Mariam Khan, Ina Marciulionyte, and...

VIDEO: What Do Muay Lao Kickboxing Fighters Think of Kun Khmer?

The sport of kickboxing at the upcoming SEA Games hosted by Cambodia has been renamed "Kun Khmer" in place of "Muay," a move that...

Got Hot Pot? Vientiane’s Local Dining Spots that won’t Cost a Lot

What could be better than a pot of bubbling broth, an assortment of fresh ingredients to toss into it, and a group of friends...

Fact Check: Thai Tubing Video Falsely Attributed to Vang Vieng

A video depicting hundreds of people tubing down a river widely shared on social media did not take place in Laos. The original TikTok video...