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...
Three men and a woman have been detained by police in Luang Prabang Province after being found stealing railway components along the Laos-China Railway.
According...
Authorities in northern Laos have seized and destroyed over 200 kilograms of wildlife parts that had been openly on sale at fresh markets.
Officers from...
A man in Vientiane Capital has been formally charged by police for the theft of fencing along the Laos-China Railway.
Police in Vientiane Capital reported...
Laos has issued a decree on national dress that outlines the details of traditional clothing to be worn during ceremonial events.
The decree, issued on...
Authorities in Laos have admitted that child labor remains an issue for the country, with underage workers still employed in the tourism industry.
Child labor...
