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Silent Killing Fields 50 Years on From Khmer Rouge Atrocities

By Suy SE/AFP - Cambodia marked on 17 April the 50th anniversary of the Khmer Rouge's march into Phnom Penh, though survivors of its genocidal rule were forbidden from praying before victims' skulls. On 17 April, 1975, soldiers of the ultra-Maoist Khmer Rouge rolled into the capital astride tanks, toppling...

“Liquor Shop by the Cemetery”: Nong’s Bold Return as Voice for the Voiceless

An author holds the power to drive societal reform through fictional characters, raising awareness...

Lao-American Rapper Hopii Turns Blessings into Bars

When “Sa Tu”, or "Sathu," is not only heard in the temple but echoed...

Built with Heart: The Team Behind Luang Prabang’s Pi Mai Parade Tiger

Luang Prabang celebrated Pi Mai Lao, or Lao New Year, with its traditional Nang...

Women with Disabilities Association Brings Lao Handicrafts to the Global Stage

The Women With Disability Association (WWDA) is leading an initiative to provide opportunities for...

Thai Tourists Flock to Northern Laos Heritage Town of Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang, the UNESCO Heritage City of northern Laos, has seen a surge of interest from Thai tourists in recent weeks amid celebrity trips...

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Leaves a Lasting Legacy in Laos

“If we were to unleash the abilities of every single person in Asia, and let them fulfill their potential, the resulting force would be...

Interview with Israeli Ambassador to Laos, Mr. Nadav Eshcar

As Nadav Eshcar, Israeli Ambassador to Laos and Vietnam, concludes his five-year diplomatic mission in the region, he speaks with the Laotian Times to...

Seeing the Unseen: The Crisis of Unintended Pregnancy

Op-ed in line with the launch of UNFPA’s State of World Population Report 2022.  Mother and daughter, Liza and Agnes, who live in the small...

Public Left to Speculate as Fuel Shortages Continue in Laos

Despite continued fuel shortages that have been described as a crisis for Laos, little guidance has been provided to the public as gaps in...

Laos’ Entry Restrictions at Home Hinder Laotian Travel Abroad

While many countries in the region have eased entry restrictions, Lao people have not yet begun traveling outwardly in earnest due to restrictions when...