Story Archive
2017-03-13
A businessman from Luang Prabang province buys the prime minister’s BMW for U.S. $160,000.
2017-03-07
While working in Thailand, they had posted criticisms of Lao human rights abuses on Facebook, leading to their arrest.
2017-03-03
The move was part of a crackdown that saw dozens arrested.
2017-02-27
Vientiane wants to begin construction on the controversial project this year.
2017-02-22
It’s unclear if the shooting was an accident, or a resumption of violence along the major road.
2017-02-13
Drugs are helping fuel a separatist conflict in Thailand’s southern border region, observers say.
2017-02-13
The increase in human trafficking for sex between the two nations raises concerns.
2017-02-09
The apprehension of Xaysana Keopimpha is likely to lead to more arrests.
2017-02-03
Authorities nab Khonpasong and two of his family members as they pass through Khammuane province after attending a wedding.
2017-01-27
Citing pollution and worker concerns, Bokeo authorities take action against some Chinese producers.
2017-01-24
Meetings were only casual social contacts, Sommaly Thammavong says.
2017-01-24
Government officials say their program putting officials’ assets under the microscope is working.
2017-01-13
A demand for ransom leads to a sting, arrests and a rescue.
2017-01-06
State employees often do outside work on company time to make ends meet, sources say.
2017-01-04
Compensation and labor issues remain unsettled as work begins in earnest on the project.