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Lao Buddhist Organization Tightens Social Media Guidelines

The Lao Buddhist Fellowship Organization has issued new nationwide guidelines governing how monks use social media, highlighting growing concerns about online conduct as digital platforms become increasingly embedded in religious life. The notice, issued on 2 June, also applies to other religious practitioners including novices, white-robed male devotees, and white-robed...

Remains of 37 People Discovered in Giant Stone Jar in Xieng Khouang

A new excavation on Laos’ mysterious Plain of Jars in Xieng Khouang has uncovered...

South Korea to Send Baseball Coaches to Laos Under Regional Development Program

Laos is set to receive South Korean baseball coaches in 2026 as part of...

Beadwork Born in Laos’ Most Dangerous Fields, By the Women Who Clear Them

A jewelry collection made with women who clear bombs for a living is putting...

Lao Woman Builds Northern Laos’ First Pediatric ICU, Wins Regional Award

Bounloth Sodaluck grew up watching rural families in Xayaboury Province struggle to find medical...

Foodpanda Laos Celebrates its 3rd Birthday

There was an official launch of Foodpanda’s first-ever mascot, Pau-Pau, with various giveaways and prizes to celebrate the food delivery app's 3rd birthday in...

Crowne Plaza Vientiane Welcomes a New Executive Chef

Crowne Plaza Vientiane is delighted to introduce the hotel's new Executive Chef, Louis Yu-Ming Poh, who is originally from Malaysia and has worked in...

That Luang Festival Returns to its Pre-Pandemic Glory This Year

That Luang festival returned to its pre-pandemic splendor this year, resulting in thousands of people from across the country and abroad flocking in to...

Starbucks Opens its First Store in Laos

 The entry of the Starbucks brand into Laos reaffirms the company’s long-term commitment to continued growth across Southeast Asia. As part of the Starbucks brand’s...

A Spa and Restaurant from Crowne Plaza, Vientiane Win Top Luxury Awards

Senses Day Spa and 3 Merchants at Crowne Plaza, Vientiane win prestigious awards at the 2022 World Luxury Awards as one of the Best...

US Ambassador Donates to Conserve Ancient Wall Paintings in Savannakhet

The US Ambassador to Laos, Mr. Peter Haymond has donated almost USD 50,000 to preserve wall paintings in three ancient temples in Savannakhet. The...