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...
Police have increased checkpoints in Vientiane Capital to reduce traffic in the city after a failure among many residents to remain at home.
Major roads...
The Vientiane Capital Department of Industry and Commerce has issued a notice ordering the closure of a number of retail businesses including supermarkets and...
Police in Vientiane Capital have apprehended foreign and local residents in violation of the Mayor's lockdown order.
According to a report by Vientiane Security News,...
Deputy Mayor of Vientiane Captial, Phouvong Vongkhamsao, spoke during today's announcement by the National Taskforce regarding the reinstatement of lockdown measures in the nation's...
A prisoner undergoing treatment for Covid-19 has fled from hospital in Luang Prabang province.
According to a notice issued by the Luang Prabang Detention and...
Police in Vientiane Capital arrested a Chinese national on drug trafficking charges last week.
Vientiane Security News reports that a 22-year-old Chinese national identified as...
