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...
On 27 August, Japanese police arrested two men suspected of producing child pornography involving underage girls in Laos and Myanmar, sparking renewed calls for...
Two Lao men were arrested on 26 August for attempting to smuggle protected wildlife to the Lao-Vietnam border.
According to Savannakhet Public Security News, the...
On 20 August, the United States immigration authorities arrested 58-year-old Viroth Phannavong in Boston, concluding a long legal battle following his conviction for child...
Thai authorities have revoked visas and temporary stay permits for nearly 10,000 foreign students who failed to meet required criteria, targeting widespread misuse of...
Vientiane Capital experienced a significant number of traffic accidents in the first six months of 2025, with authorities reporting more than 600 incidents and...
