Police have said people in Laos should not be scared to help others, and Lao people must discard the negative perception of being blamed for their involvement if they offer help to people who are victims of a road accident. Deputy Director of the Vientiane Traffic Police Department Major Youttaphong Souvannasing said Lao people should not ignore an accident and […]

Foreign drivers who hold international driving licences can drive in Laos without permission from police and relevant sectors, a transport official said. Those who hold international licences do not need to seek any permission before driving in the country, Director of the Department of Transport’s Traffic Management Division Mr Somnuk Mektakul said. Mr Somnuk made the clarification in response to […]

???????????? ???????????????????? ??????????????????????????? Written by Hannah McDonald-Moniz, photos as credited   Although Lao textiles and handicrafts are common souvenirs, the country has not been known for its modern fashions – until now.  Since March’s inaugural Lao Fashion Week, the country has been abuzz with praise for a slew of rising Lao and international designers merging traditional motifs and fabrics with […]

  (KPL) Panyathip International School is expected to open new branch in Savannakhet Province, Director of the school, Mrs Patthana Panyathip told at a press conference in Vientiane Capital on 17 May. “Panyathip International School was established in 2001.  Our founders hoped students could experience education at international standards, while upholding Lao values and culture. In its first year, the school […]

The British Embassy has announced its plans to substantially increase the frequency of its visa application services in Lao PDR to reflect the increasing numbers of Lao people. In 2013, the British Embassy launched a periodic visa application service in Vientiane – operated 4 times per year. The service has proved popular with residents of Laos as the UK gains in popularity as a […]

(Updated May 2014) Let’s face it, the weather is always hot in Laos. That means you pretty much always feel like going for a swim, don’t you? But sometimes a public pool just doesn’t cut it. Public pools are not always well maintained and can carry a wealth of bacteria and infectious diseases.  Pool operators need to constantly monitor chlorine […]

Despite the pleasant conditions of the past few days the weather bureau is predicting the hot weather will return to affect local people again this month. Temperatures are predicted to reach around 37 to 38C from May 7-12. People have been told to be prepared for tropical storms as well, which usually occur at this time of year. An increase […]

Mattie Do, Lao’s first female feature film director, has been chosen to participate in La Fabrique des Cinemas du monde at the Cannes Film Festival and Market this May 2014. Mattie’s first film, “Chanthaly“, was the only Lao film to have received international attention from various film festivals abroad such as Fantastic Fest in America, Hong Kong Asian Film Festival, […]

A different kind of boutique gym for women By ZK Opened in late March, Fit Dee – Fitness for Women is a boutique gym providing a ‘stare free’ fitness option for the fairer gender. The modest but clean, bright and welcoming gym located in the ASEAN mall is a pleasant space for women who enjoy circuit workouts. The gym is […]

Officials have successfully conducted a trial computerised driving test that will reportedly replace the current conventional and out-dated driving test.   “Driving test takers will choose questions themselves, and their answers will be scanned by the computer. This test doesn’t require human-based judgment,” said Mr Nuansay. The computerised test will cover the theory section of the driving test for the time […]