By Montira RUNGJIRAJITTRANON/AFP - Reverence for the saffron-robed Buddhist monkhood is deeply woven into Thai society, but a sex extortion scandal has besmirched the clergy and left the devout questioning their faith.
Thai police this week arrested a woman accused of bedding at least 11 monks in violation of their...
Vientiane police were called to Nongtha Neua Village to speak with residents who refused to follow Covid-19 prevention measures issued by the mayor.
According to a...
Some residents in areas designated as red zones in Vientiane Capital have failed to comply with the prime minister's lockdown order.
The number of red...
The road accident death toll reached 112 in April across the country, with 798 accidents recorded despite many provinces going into lockdown.
According to a...
Laos is to retain the death penalty for serious drug offences to deter those considering drug-related activities.
The Lao government has declared drug prevention and...