Fire incidents across Laos claimed eight lives and destroyed homes, businesses, and vehicles during the first half of 2026, leaving behind more than LAK 319.6 billion (USD 14.3 million) in damage, according to new government figures.
The Fire Prevention and Suppression Police Department recorded 144 fires nationwide between January and...
Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has moved to prolong Prime Ministerial Order 06/PM, effectively extending the lockdown period for Laos until 3 May.
"The situation regarding...
A new notice issued by the Prime Minister's Office has officially prohibited the collection of administrative fees for the issuance of lockdown 'travel passes'...
Laos has announced that posting or sharing April Fools' Day jokes about Covid-19 is now punishable by law.
According to the Mass Media Department Facebook...
Seven women from Laos were arrested in Phetchabun Province, Thailand, yesterday for prostitution.
The Thai Immigration Bureau's Division 5 conducted a search at a resort...
