On 24 September, Vientiane authorities shut down the KM38 Dharma Practice Center in Sangsai village, Pakngum district, after its leader declared herself the reincarnation of Phra Sri Ariya Metrai, the Maitreya Buddha that Buddhist tradition says will one day appear on earth to succeed Gautama Buddha.
Under the 24 September...
The Laos-China Railway Company is warning people who trespass or illegally climb over barriers that their actions could be deadly.
Residents were caught by railway...
More than 11 million amphetamine pills were seized by police in Bokeo Province on Thursday in another large haul.
Houay Xay District Public Security Headquarters...
The Mayor of Vientiane Capital has issued a new order banning loud music that disturbs neighbors or families nearby.
The order, issued Wednesday, takes aim...
Laos has eased entry procedures for foreigners holding certain visa types as well as Lao nationals returning from abroad.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has...
