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Lao Salad “Soop Phak” Gains Popularity on TikTok Among Thai Food Creators

A traditional Lao salad known as Soop Phak has recently become a surprise hit on Thai TikTok.  The hashtag #ซุปผักลาว (“Lao salad”) began trending on 9 November after Ins, a popular Thai TikToker, known for his creative food-related content, shared a video making his own version of the dish. He said...

Leaf-Wrapped Lao Snack Mieng Goes Viral in Vientiane

A traditional Lao snack has gone viral. Mieng, a leaf-wrapped delicacy, is experiencing a...

Thai Authorities Seize Over 14,000 Items of Illegal Cosmetic Silicone, Unregistered Medicines

On 19 September, Thai authorities seized over THB 8 million (approximately USD 251,000) worth...

Laos Receives Over 1000 Tons of Rice Aid to Support Disaster Recovery

On 16 September, Laos received 1,050 tons of rice donated by China, Japan, and...

Fruit of Her Labor: How a Young Farmer Is Redefining Agriculture in Laos

A young woman in Luang Prabang is proving that farming can be more than...

Canadian Embassy Brings A Little Taste Of Canada To Laos

On 19 March the Office of the Embassy of Canada and Pie my Love hosted Vientiane’s first cooking workshop on French-Canadian cuisine. Approximately thirty...

Where to Enjoy a Delicious Weekend Breakfast in Vientiane

While a bowl of rice porridge may be a breakfast comfort food par excellence, there’s just something about a Western-style breakfast that can’t be...

Over 50% Of the World to Be Overweight or Obese by 2035

The World Obesity Foundation (OBF) has issued a report, stating that more than half of the world’s population will be overweight or obese by...

Feuang’s “Khao Poun Jaew Khing” Packs an Unforgettable Punch

This week’s culinary spotlight is not for the faint of tongue — khao poun jaew khing packs a spicy kick like few noodle dishes! With...

Sokxay Group Acquires Online Supermarket Pandamart from FoodPanda Laos

The Sokxay Group has invested in the purchase of Pandamart from Delivery Hero Dmart (Lao) Sole Co., Limited and is expediting the transformation of...

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...