Vientiane: A total of 228 road accidents were recorded nationwide during the Lao New Year celebrations from April 12-18, 2026, resulting in 362 injuries and 23 deaths, according to authorities. The figures represent a decline compared to the same peri…
Vientiane: Mr. Phimmasone Sisaath, Deputy Head of the MoES Cabinet Office, chaired the inaugural technical workshop aimed at designing the Gender-Equitable Management (GEM) tool. The Division for the Advancement of Women, Mother and Child (MDAW) spear…
Kaysone phomvihane: The official opening ceremony for the first “Ancient Market” (Talad Nat Bouhan) of Kaysone Phomvihane City took place on April 13, 2026. The event was organized to welcome the Lao New Year festival (Songkran), B.E. 2569. The ceremo…
Luang prabang: On April 14, 2026, on the 12th day of the waning moon of the 5th lunar month (B.E. 2568), the Luang Prabang city administration, in collaboration with provincial authorities, organized the “Lo Lat” a massive traditional public market fa…
Vientiane: The Department of Environment under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has issued an urgent alert as PM2.5 air pollution levels rise to hazardous levels across the country, posing serious risks to public health.
According to Lao …
Savannakhet: Authorities in Savannakhet Province officially launched the Lao New Year (Pi Mai Lao) celebrations for the Buddhist Era 2569 on April 14, with vibrant and joyful ceremonies held in Kaysone Phomvihane City.
According to Lao News Agency, …