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...
A woman was badly burned after becoming engulfed in flames following an argument with another woman in Pakngeum District, Vientiane Capital.
Ms. Phonesavanh, 19, a...
Police in Pattaya City, Thailand arrested eighteen people holding a birthday party in violation of the country's emergency decree and its Disease Control Act.
Bangkok...
A man was arrested last week for discharging an unauthorized firearm in Sikhottabong District, Vientiane Capital.
According to a report by Vientiane Security News, police...
Police in Vientiane Capital have arrested six people believed to have undertaken illegal logging in a forest in Sangthong District.
Police officers in cooperation with...
Police in Vientiane Capital have increased their presence in and around the city to ensure residents are following the most recent directions of the...
Four Lao nationals were arrested by marine police in Thailand while attempting to smuggle frozen food across the Mekong River.
Bangkok Post reports that almost...
