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Russian Man Faces Deportation After Obscene Act on Phuket Road Goes Viral

Thai social media went abuzz after a video surfaced showing a man and a Thai woman engaging in obscene behavior on the back of a moving pickup truck in Phuket province. The 15-second clip, which went viral on 24 September, drew widespread outrage and prompted urgent calls for action from...

Thai Authorities Seize Over 14,000 Items of Illegal Cosmetic Silicone, Unregistered Medicines

On 19 September, Thai authorities seized over THB 8 million (approximately USD 251,000) worth...

Thai Authorities Arrest Lao National, Seize Over 2,200 Rounds of Guns

On 15 September, they arrested three Lao nationals in Khon Kaen for working illegally...

One in Three Girls in Laos Married Before 18, UNICEF Reports

One in three girls in Laos is married before 18, making it one of...

Nepal Protesters Set Parliament Ablaze as PM Quits Kathmandu, Nepal

By Paavan MATHEMA/AFP - Nepali demonstrators set parliament ablaze on Tuesday while the veteran...

Lao Authorities Issue Directive to Prepare for Rainy Season Disasters

On 18 June, Lao authorities issued a directive instructing all levels of disaster management, from national to local, to prepare for potential natural disasters...

Laos Celebrates International Day of the Midwife with Renewed Commitment to Maternal Health

On 18 June, Laos joined the global community in celebrating the International Day of the Midwife, honoring the vital role midwives play in safeguarding...

No Kissing on Stage: District in Xayabouli Bans Public Affection, Nighttime Wedding Parades to Preserve Culture

Local authorities in Xayabouli Province have banned public kissing displays between newlyweds on stage during weddings and prohibited evening wedding processions (normally held in...

Lao ‘Pride’ Voice Leads Push for Social Inclusion

UNFPA Lao PDR - Thavadxai Xaiyakoumman wears many hats. The 35-year-old is an affable guide to many tourists who visit Lao’s picturesque attractions and...

Fake Facebook News Pages in Laos Mimic Real Media to Lure Victims in Online Scams

At first glance, everything looks real, the familiar logo, the breaking news post, the comments from local readers. But behind the page isn’t a...

Savannakhet’s That Nang Lao Stupa Recognized as Local Level National Heritage

That Nang Lao stupa and Thong Na Ngueak were officially recognized as Laos’ local national heritage sites in Savannakhet Province. On 2 May, Vilabouly District...