Lao Air plane crashes on takeoff in Huaphan

Friday, April 19, 2013
The Twin Otter aircraft after it crashed in Huaphan province. --Photo Misa Phomvongsa

A Twin Otter aircraft owned by Lao Air crashed shortly after takeoff from Nathong Airport in Huaphan province on Wednesday after failing to clear the end of the…

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Laos and Thailand have agreed to bilateral cooperation in various fields

Friday, April 19, 2013

President of the National Assembly Madam Pany Yathortou, and her delegation pay an official working visit to the Kingdom of Thailand on 8-10 April. The visit is in…

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Colombian Photograph exhibition reveals the country’s biodiversity

Thursday, April 18, 2013

The conference and photo exhibition, the “Black Line, means Sacred landscape of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta” photographs portraying the lush nature of Colombia richness with natural…

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Laos expresses sorrow over death of former British PM

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong has sent a message to his British counterpart David Cameron to express his deep sorrow over the passing away of former British Prime Minister…

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Traffic police officers will be deploy during the Pimai Festivities

Thursday, April 18, 2013

In order to maintain peace, security and reduce the number of accidents on the roads, the Traffic Police department is deploying almost 700 traffic police officers during the…

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Minister Sommad Pholsena says Laos-China rail project ‘no obstacle’

Thursday, April 18, 2013

There are no obstacles to the planned building of the Laos-China high speed railway, although the two governments are in the process of negotiations on the project, according…

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Women in Vientiane are asked to wear appropriate clothing for Pi Mai

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Women in Vientiane are being asked to wear appropriate clothing when visiting holy places and out in public during the Lao New Year celebrations, which run from April…

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Laos celebrates the 14th anniversary of Mine Ban Treaty

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Laos celebrates the 14th anniversary of Mine Ban Treaty with the “Lend Your Leg” campaign Lao Ban Advocates celebrated International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine…

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