Health & Environment

Laos Gives Unlicensed Beauty Clinics Until November to Obtain Permits Amid Weak Oversight Concerns

The Ministry of Health has ordered unlicensed medical and beauty facilities across Laos to obtain official permits by 30 November, but the directive has raised questions over its delayed public release and how authorities will enforce the deadline. The Ministry issued the directive on 29 May but did not publicize...

Flooding Hits Over 60,000 in Khammouane as Rivers Rise Above Danger Levels

Flooding has affected more than 60,000 people across all 10 districts of Khammouane province...

Thailand’s HIV Cases Pass 550,000, Laos Reports Rising Infections Among Young People

Thailand has recorded 557,993 cumulative HIV cases, health authorities say, even as new infections...

Trendy ‘Squishy’ Toys Suspended in Laos Over Chemical Safety Concerns

Laos has ordered the immediate suspension of the import and sale of Squishy toys...

Laos Eyes State Fuel Stations as Future EV Charging Hubs

Laos is exploring plans to turn state-owned fuel stations into electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging...

Minister of Public Security Dismisses Second Savannakhet Police Officer

The Minister of Public Security has ordered the dismissal of a second police officer in Savannakhet known to be an accomplice of the officer...

Chinese Medical Personnel Assist Northern Provinces in Fight Against Covid-19

A team of Chinese medical personnel is working closely with the Lao Ministry of Health to assist in the battle against Covid-19. According to a...

Laos Confirms 35 New Cases of Covid-19 Bringing the Total to 1,362

Laos has confirmed 35 new cases of Covid-19, with Bokeo province confirming the highest number of new cases. Dr. Latsamy Vongkhamxao led the daily announcement...

Notorious Savannakhet Police Captain Dismissed by Top Cop

The Minister of Public Security has ordered the dismissal of Captain Phouxay Sisavanh, the notorious Savannakhet police officer who brought two Thai men into...

Laos Confirms 25 New Cases of Covid-19, Total Now 1,327

Laos has confirmed 25 new cases of Covid-19 today following the announcement of its first covid-related death yesterday. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh led the daily announcement...

Bokeo Residents Fail to Comply with Lockdown Measures

According to district authorities, residents of Ton Pheung district, Bokeo Province, are failing to comply with lockdown measures. Villagers in Ton Pheung district have been...