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 nationwide manhunt for seven escaped prisoners that has been ongoing for three days has so far failed to uncover the missing inmates.
The break-out...
Authorities have captured five of the twelve fugitives currently on the run after a prison break at Vientiane's Phontong Prison on Monday.
The twelve prisoners...
The Ministry of Public Security is to expand the scope of the capital's Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras amid an increase in crime.
The expansion of...
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has issued new regulations to support the formation and operation of consumer protection associations in Laos.
The Lao Law...
The Government of Lao PDR reached a new milestone by adopting the Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes (BMS) Decree to protect and promote breastfeeding in...
Thirty-eight Chinese nationals have been deported after attempting to enter Laos illegally in Bokeo Province.
According to Bokeo police officials, the 38 Chinese nationals, three...
