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...

Laos Reaches Over 7,000 Total Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 290 new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases to 7,305. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh led the daily announcement by...

Authorities Announce Outbreak of Covid-19 in Bokeo

Authorities in Bokeo have admitted that a new outbreak of Covid-19 has emerged in the province, particularly in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone...

Covid Restrictions Extended as Laos Records 250 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has extended Covid restriction measures until 18 August after confirming a further 250 cases of Covid-19 today. Dr. Sisavath Southanilaxay led the announcement by...

Bokeo Locks Down Golden Triangle SEZ

The Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (SEZ) went into lockdown on Friday after four people who had spent time in the area tested positive...

Seven Thais Detained for Illegally Entering Laos While Foraging for Mushrooms

Authorities in Laos have detained seven Thai citizens who illegally entered Lao territory while foraging for mushrooms. According to a report by Thairath Online, seven...

Authorities Suspend Johnson & Johnson Vaccinations in Champasack

Authorities have ordered the suspension of Johnson & Johnson vaccinations across  Champasack Province following unexpected side effects. Several people in Champasack under the age of...