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The Photographer Who Speaks for Laos’ Forests

In the forests of Laos, observation comes before words for Souksamlan “Toun” Laladeth. That idea inspired the title of his debut visual anthology, Where the Forests Have No Words, officially launched on 5 October in Vientiane*.* "People call me a conservation and nature photographer. But really, I'm just a simple person,...

Deported to Laos, US Returnees Find Their Way in an Unfamiliar Home

The men behind a barbecue grill in Vientiane speak English more easily than Lao. Some...

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...

Teenage Gangs Spark Public Safety Concerns Across Vientiane

Recent police arrests have renewed public concern over rising youth violence and reckless motorcycle...

Chinese Development of Khonephapheng Area to Transform Champasack Province

Plans for a massive Chinese development project around the famed Khonephapheng waterfall in Champasack Province are moving forward, as talks between provincial authorities and...

Thongkhankham Market Opens in Vientiane

The new modern commercial complex known as Thongkhankham Market in Vientiane has officially opened to the public since it had begun construction in 2015. The...

Laos is 110th Happiest Country in the World

According to the recently published World Happiness Report, Laos ranks 110th out of 156 countries in happiness. Finland takes the crown as the happiest country on...

Save the Date: 7th Annual European Food Festival – March 24th

The European Union Delegation to Laos, the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism and the European Chamber of Commerce and Industry have called on...

BCEL Partners with Thanachart Bank for QR Code Banking in Thailand

Banque Pour Le Commerce Exterieur Lao Public (BCEL) has entered into a strategic partnership with Thanachart Bank of Thailand to bring QR Code payment...

Thailand Hands Down Life Imprisonment Sentence to Drug Lord Xaysana

On Tuesday, a Thai criminal court handed down life imprisonment charges to drug ring leader, Xaysana Keophimpha on the charge of illegally trafficking 1.2 million...