Health & Environment

Researchers Find New Yellow-Snouted Venomous Snake in Laos’ Vang Vieng

Researchers have found a new kind of venomous snake living in caves in Vang Vieng, Vientiane Province. The snake has a bright yellow-orange snout. The study, published in the journal Herpetozoa, describes the species from one adult female collected near Khan Kham Cave in October 2024. The researchers also photographed...

Vientiane’s Shared E-Bikes Return Amid Parking, Licensing Concerns

Red electric bikes bearing the “Laos Shared E-Bike” logo have reappeared across Vientiane, raising...

Nam Song Turns Muddy in Vang Vieng Without Rain

The Nam Song River in Vang Vieng District turned muddy on 15 October, raising...

Health Ministry Finds More Than 180 Illegal Beauty Centers, Orders Nationwide Re-Inspection

The Lao Ministry of Health has ordered a nationwide re-inspection of private medical and...

The Photographer Who Speaks for Laos’ Forests

In the forests of Laos, observation comes before words for Souksamlan “Toun” Laladeth. That idea...

Seven Thai Mushroom Foragers Repatriated to Thailand

Lao authorities have repatriated seven Thai citizens who illegally entered the territory of Laos while foraging for mushrooms earlier this month. The group was apprehended...

Laos Confirms 152 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 152 cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases to 12,621. Dr. Phetsouvanh Lattanaxay led the daily announcement by the...

China Provides 400,000 Doses of Sinopharm to Laos

Laos has received another batch of Sinopharm Covid-19 Vaccines containing 400,000 doses from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army. According to Lao National Radio, the sixth...

Authorities to Clear Wastewater Drainage Issues in Vientiane Capital

Authorities in Vientiane Capital have begun discussions on how to resolve blockages along the city's wastewater drains across the capital. According to a report by...

Laos Records Over 400 New Cases of Covid-19 and New Deaths

Laos has recorded over 400 cases of Covid-19 today as cases spread through prisons in Savannakhet Province. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanalaxay led the daily announcement...

Covid Restrictions Extended as Laos Records 284 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has extended Covid restriction measures until 2 September after confirming a further 284 cases of Covid-19 today. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh led the announcement by...