Story Archive
2020-05-20
They were caught in Laos when the border closed amid coronavirus fears, and had been held for two months in quarantine before being released.
2020-05-20
Authorities say air conditioning uses more power in the warmer months, resulting in higher bills, however.
2020-05-15
Residents of Bokeo province's Nam Fa village bathe in their river when water levels fall, but emerge with rashes and swelling.
2020-05-14
Three Chinese and two Lao men are killed, and another man seriously hurt, when they are trapped by rocks brought down by the explosion.
2020-05-13
Experts worry about environmental and social fallout and say low demand for power makes the dam unnecessary.
2020-05-12
Quarantine centers housing Lao migrants returning from Thailand run out of food.
2020-05-08
Those sent home will continue to be monitored by local officials for signs of ill health, though, provincial officials say.
2020-05-07
Christian villagers are often harassed and refused official help, with some told they worship 'America's god.'
2020-05-05
China's border with Laos meanwhile remains closed to others amid fears the coronavirus may spread to Laos from its more-infected neighbor.
2020-04-30
Meanwhile, Facebook users risk arrest for posting criticisms of the Lao government online.
2020-04-27
Illegal miners not charged with any crime in exchange for a cash payment to soldiers.
2020-04-23
Residents still in the centers say they must endure heat, overflowing sewage and lack of water, with no end in sight.
2020-04-22
The landlocked communist country has had 19 confirmed coronavirus cases since March 24, with no fatalities.
2020-04-21
No explanation has been given by Chinese employers who returned home in early 2020 amid coronavirus fears.
2020-04-20
Family members have no contact with Sithon Thiphavong, but are allowed to send him food via the authorities every day.
