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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...

The Tale of the Nang Fish

Why does the Pa Nang have only one ribcage? It’s just one fish among many in the traditional cuisine of Laos, but the Pa Nang...

Koreans Bring Lao Cuisine to Korea

Newly opened Lao Piak is one of only 2 Laotian restaurants in Seoul Two young women in their early 30s have been close friends since...

The Most Followed Lao Person on Facebook

It's official. The most followed Lao person on Facebook is Boualai (ບົວ ໄລ). This avid eater has got more followers than Kaem Boom, Noony,...

Texas Chicken Opens Second Branch in Vientiane, Laos

Texas Chicken, the American fried chicken chain, has officially opened its second branch in Vientiane Capital, marking the expansion of the brand in Laos. The...

Magic Matsutake

It can be hard to say goodbye to a place, especially when you’ve uncovered a special, life-lengthening secret along the way. In 1945, when...

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...