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Mekong embankment collapses, farmlands in Laos flooded

August 11, 2023

A section of the embankment on the Mekhong River collapsed in Vientiane, flooding farmlands in low-lying areas though there were no reports of the incident posing a threat to people’s lives.

Phadeng, a breathtaking viewpoint in Vangvieng, Laos

November 10, 2018

The Phadeng viewpoint and the climb to reach it are among the many breathtaking activities to be experienced in Vangvieng district, Vientiane province.

Xieng Khuang’s old Buddha endures scars of war to entice visitors

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 07, 2018

While there are numerous large Buddha images across Asia like those in China, Vietnam and Thailand, the striking example at Phiavat temple stands out as it still bears the scars of war.

Attapeu flood victims need more essential supplies

MONDAY, JULY 30, 2018

Flood victims in Sanamxay district, Attapeu province are still in need of essential items especially food, rice, drinking water, clothing, blankets, medicines and other daily necessities.

Laos prevails in Hongsa power plant court case

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

The government has won a long-running legal battle with a former investor, Thai-Lao Lignite Co., Ltd., over the Hongsa thermal power project.

‘Dearest Sister’ takes Laotian thrills to Thai cinema screens

FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2017

Audiences on both sides of the Mekong have been falling for the new Laotian feature “Dearest Sister” this month, with the film hitting a growing number of screens in Laos and Thailand alike.