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 death of 37-year-old Thai actress Nida Patcharaveerapong, known as Tangmo, saw new developments last week, with fans in Laos following the story closely.
The...
Police in Vientiane Province have seized more than four million amphetamine pills and other illicit drugs in a huge bust.
The bust occurred last week...
President of Laos and Party Secretary-General, Thongloun Sisoulith, has urged authorities to strengthen local military units to better maintain national defense and security.
KPL news...
The Vientiane Capital People's Court has sentenced infamous drug kingpin Sisouk Daoheuang to death for drug-related offenses.
The 45-year-old was sentenced to death yesterday after...
