Danish travel agency shocked by Laos methanol scandal

In a distressing turn of events, six tourists have lost their lives in Laos due to suspected methanol poisoning, sending shockwaves through the travel community. The experienced Danish travel agency, Jysk Rejsebureau, expressed their astonishment at the …

Canadian woman shares methanol poisoning story in wake of death investigation in Laos hostel

Cuddling on the couch with her dog, Ducky, no one would notice that anything is different about Ashley King. Even when she walks across the living room, she doesn’t miss a step. But the 32-year-old has gotten used to functioning with only two per cent …

Laos seeks to reduce impact of mining on environment

VIENTIANE, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- The Lao government will intensify efforts to address the detrimental environmental and community impacts of development projects, especially mining. The Lao government was eliminating concessions in rich forest zones and …

Reviews Warning Tourists About Potential Methanol Poisoning At Laos Hostel Are Reportedly Being Deleted

Google reviews warning travellers about a Laos Hostel that’s involved in an investigation for mass methanol poisoning are reportedly being wiped from the platform after it was labelled as a “slander case” by an employee. Over the last week, the backpacking …

Eight detained in Laos over mass poisoning as families demand answers

HONG KONG — Eight employees of a backpacker hostel in Laos have been detained for questioning by local authorities investigating the deaths of six foreign tourists from suspected methanol poisoning, local media reported. Two Australian teenagers, two …

Parol-Making Contest open to Filipinos in Laos

Laos aims to end child, early, forced marriages

VIENTIANE, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- The Lao government has committed to ending child, early, and forced marriages, as well as improving access to sexual and reproductive health services in the country, according to a research report released Thursday. The …

Textile Treasures of Laos: A Celebration of Culture, Craft

Silk weaving in Laos has been a cherished tradition for generations. In rural areas, girls often begin learning the craft before the age of ten, guided by their mothers and grandmothers.  They weave traditional patterns onto garments like the Sinh and …

Laos to Suspend Alluvial Gold Mining, PM Says

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone stressed the government’s increased efforts to tackle the detrimental environmental effects of development projects, particularly mining, in response to ongoing concerns raised by members of the National Assembly. Speaking …

Laos welcomed 3.3 Million International Tourists in the First 10 Months

KPL Laos welcomed 3.3 million international visitors in the first 10 months of 2024, marking a 19 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism reported (Xinhua​/KPL​) Laos …