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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 of illegal cosmetic products in Bangkok. The seizure included more than 13,000 pieces of nose silicone, 1,404 chin silicone implants, and 1,192 units of unregistered medicines. Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that a 34-year-old manager,...

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...

Lao Chef Seng Luangrath Honored at 2025 RAMMY Awards

Lao-American chef and restaurant owner Seng Luangrath won Restaurateur of the Year at the...

Lao, Korean Flavors Come Alive at “Thongtaek Tastes of Korea” in Vientiane

A three-day cultural food event called “Thongtaek Tastes of Korea” is taking place from...

Beer Drinkers Post-Halloween Hangover Risk Reduced as Prices Rise in Laos

Beer drinkers beware this Halloween! Lao Brewery Company announced wholesale price increases to retailers of its flagship beverage Beerlao on Monday, October 29. Suppliers and retailers were notified of...

Boy Wonder: Paris’ Prestigious ESMOD Fashion School Awaits Lao Young Design Wunderkind

Fashion wunderkind Nanthaveth Buppha, known to friends and family by the nickname "Boy", is getting set for Paris after taking top spot as Lao Young Designer...

Michelin-Starred Bangkok Restaurant Paste Prepares Luang Prabang Plates

While the conventional narrative about Luang Prabang is one of adoration and admiration, especially for the old town's storied tranquility and architectural charms, the sleepy...

Laos’ Biggest Ever Sticky Rice Basket Presented by Inthira Group

Inthira Hotels & Restaurants presented Laos’ biggest ever basket of sticky rice (khao niao) at the opening of LAOFOOD 2018 Exhibition, held at the...

The Best of Laos

A country could tell its whole story through food, if only it knew how.  When Latsamy Vetsaphong first heard a western friend wondering aloud where...

Singapore Restaurant Sells Thai Food, Misspells Lao Name

Un-Yang-Kor-Dai, a concept from the Thai city of Khao Yai, has recently opened an outlet in Chinatown in South Bridge Road, Singapore. While its brand positioning...