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 Pi Mai : a time of wettings and blessings (Updated April 18, 2012) The streets of Laos were awash with water over the long holiday weekend as everyone took it upon themselves to drench as many people as possible, in nationwide Pi Mai Lao celebrations. |
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 President offers best wishes for Pi Mai |
 Lao, Thai media to raise voices against human trafficking (Updated April 09, 2012) Lao and Thai media personnel attended a workshop recently to strengthen their knowledge about human trafficking, discussing the key role that the media plays in raising awareness and helping efforts to combat the problem. |
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 American artist sets Lao audience rocking (Updated April 09, 2012) American singer Mary McBride delivered a lively performance at an open air concert staged by the Mekong in Vientiane on Tuesday night. |
 Remains of revolutionary leaders interred at National Cemetery (Updated March 26, 2012) Thousands of people turned out on Saturday to watch a procession taking the remains of the country's first generation of revolutionary leaders from various resting places to the National Cemetery in Vientiane. |
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 Abstract prints tantalise at i:Cat Gallery (Updated March 16, 2012) More than 100 abstract print artworks by students and teachers from the National School of Fine Arts are now on display at the i:Cat Gallery in Vientiane. |
 Ministry commemorates International Women's Day (Updated March 9, 2012) The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism yesterday organised a meeting at the National Culture Hall to commemorate International Women's Day with women's empowerment the hot issue for discussion. |
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 Laos, Brazil agree to waive visas for govt officials (Updated March 9, 2012) Laos and Brazil have agreed to exempt the entry visa requirement for citizens of either country who hold diplomatic, official or service passports. |
 Lack of legal knowledge still an obstacle to justice (Updated March 1, 2012) The lack of knowledge concerning legal matters remains the main obstacle to accessing justice for Lao people, especially for people living in remote areas. |
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 Lao Front dedicated to national solidarity (Updated February 23, 2012) National solidarity is the main factor contributing to political stability, social order and stable economic growth in Laos. |
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 Champassak kicks off Visit Laos Year in style (Updated February 7, 2012) Champassak province is laying out the welcome mat for Visit Laos Year 2012, hoping to entice tourists with its cultural and bucolic charms. |
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| Laos' Plain of Jars hit by lower tourist numbers (updated November 29th, 2011) The Plain of Jars, the major tourist attraction in Xieng Khuang province, will be the focus of a promotional blitz after reports of lower visitor numbers recently. |
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| Minister monitors UXO clearance in Xieng Khuang (updated November30th, 2011) Thousands of people in Xieng Khuang province are benefiting from the clearance of UXO, but many bombs still remain buried in the ground, the national UXO clearance body has reported. |
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| Xieng Khuang hosts first Silk Textile Festival (updated November 30th, 2011) The inaugural Xieng Khuang Silk Textile Festival kicked off last week and will run until December 2, at Golden Mountain Garden in the provincial capital, Phonesavanh district. |
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| Lao UXO Trainees offer new hope for clearance (updated November 29th, 2011) The clearance of unexploded ordnance (UXO) could soon move faster, following a special training session taking place in Xieng Khuang province. |
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| Vientiane's 2011 Motorshow at ITECC, Laos (updated November 29th, 2011) At the 2011 Vientiane Motorshow at ITECC thousands of people came to see new, luxury and modified cars. |
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| Vientiane's That Luang Festival in 3 and a half minutes (November 14, 2011) The That Luang festival is a significant event in the festival calendar of Laos. Vientiane Times reporter Phoonsab Thevongsa was there to capture it all and brings you the entire festival in a three and a half minute timelapse. |
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| Third Lao-Thai bridge strengthens regional links (November 14, 2011) The third Lao-Thai International Friendship Bridge linking Khammuan province with Nakhon Phanom in Thailand has officially opened, marking an historic occasion for the two neighbouring countries. |
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| Festival promotes Japanese culture, friendship (November 14, 2011) The Japan Festival opened amid an atmosphere of sadness as a DVD of the great East Japan Earthquake was screened for the festivals opening. |
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| Delivering Relief to Champassak (November 2nd, 2011) Champassak was hit hard by flooding over the wet season and the Vientiane Times asked the people of Laos to help. They responded donating supplies valued at more than 36 million Kip. |
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| The 4 Stages of Ork Phan Sa (October 21st, 2011) Ork Phan Sa, otherwise known as the end of Buddhist Lent, contains a process of 4 distinct stages.An offering of Alms, a candle light procession, the lighted boat and finally the famous boat race signalling the end of the wet season. |
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| Creating the handicrafts of Laos (October 20th, 2011) This week the Laos Handicraft Festival opened at Lao-ITECC showcasing the countries talented artisans. On show are are artisans at work, demonstrating how they create their products. Watch the video which captures these different processes. |
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| Preparing for Vientiane's Boat Race: (October 12th, 2011) Vientiane's Boat Race is a significant event in the Lao PDR. It signals the end of Buddhist lent and the end of the wet season. Boats and crowds come from across Laos and the world to participate and watch. |
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| Vientiane's Riverfront: A Timelapse (October 7th, 2011) Vientiane Times reporter Phoonsab Thevongsa captures the sites and sights of the Vientiane's river front in the build up to the 2011 boat racing festival in this time lapse video. |
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| Fisherman Hooks Largest Stingray (October 5th, 2011) A whopping 310kg stingray caught last month in the Mekong River in southern Laos is believed to be the largest of its kind ever found in the country. |
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| Delivering Relief to Khammuan (Septmber 30th, 2011) The Vientiane Times asked the people of Laos to the help the flood affected schools of Khammuan Province. The people of Laos responded by donating over 15 million Kip worth of supplies. Vientiane Times reporter Panysith Thammavongsa travelled to Khammuan to deliver the donations directly. |
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| Deformed puppy dies after birth ( September 19th, 2011) A puppy with a strange elephant-like trunk protruding from its forehead died soon after it was born in Pholsy village of Sikhottabong district, Vientiane, yesterday. A video feature by Souknilundon Southivongnorath. |
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| Voices of the Flood (September 7th, 2011) Watch and listen to the people of Pakngum district as they talk of therecent flooding and how it has affected their lives. |
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Fishing offers brief respite from flood worries ( September 2, 2011) As the floodwaters from the Namngum River recede in Nonxai village in Pakngum district, Vientiane, many locals have turned to fishing for temporary relief from the distress ca used by inundated rice fields. |
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New graduates called on to serve the nation (September 1, 2011) Some 6,600 students who graduated from the National University of Laos (NUOL) yesterday are ready to serve society and contribute to national development. |
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Flooding from dam release affects Vientiane residents and crops (Update August 26, 2011 ) About 300 homes and more than 4,000 hectares of rice and other crops in low-lying areas along Nam Ngum River in Thoulakhom district, Vientiane province, have been flooded after the Nam Ngum I Hydropower Plant released water from its reservoir over the weekend. |
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Two wild elephants found dead in Vientiane (Update August 15, 2011 ) Two wild elephants were found dead in Pakngum district, Vientiane recently, and it is thought they hit by lightning during a storm on Friday night. |
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| Vientiane Floods after Nock-Ten hits (Update July 29, 2011 ) Tropical storm Nock-Ten caused flooding across Vientiane. Watch the video to see the damage caused by the disaster. |
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| Wild elephants destroy crops (Update July 29, 2011 ) Three wild elephants have caused an estimated 96 million kip of damage to cassava, fruit and rubber tree plantations in Pakngum district, according to a district agriculture office official yesterday. |
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| Ancient skeleton found in Central Vientiane (Update July 29, 2011 ) An ancient skeleton, possibly up to 2,000 years old, has been found in central Vientiane. The skeleton, unearthed during road works along Setthathilath Road near Simeuang Temple, is believed to be that of a middle-aged woman. |
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| Vientiane Floods after Nock-Ten hits (Update July 29, 2011 ) Tropical storm Nock- Ten caused flooding across Vientiane. Watch the video to see the damage caused by the disaster |
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| China too strong for Laos in WC qualifier (Update July 29, 2011 ) Watch and listen to highlights of Thursday nights World Cup Qualifier Between Laos and China. China defeated Laos in the second stage knockout round for the World Cup. Watch the post game press-conference with Lao National Team Coach Hans-Peter Schaller |
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| Laos, Japan eye AFC U-16 Championship qualification (Update July 29, 2011 ) Both Laos and Japan have a very good chance of qualifying for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U-16 Championship 2012, according to a top Japanese Football Association (JFA) official. |
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| Four-legged snake a skink: WSC (Update July 21, 2011 ) The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) in Laos reported yesterday that the reptile resembling a four-legged snake found in Vientiane on Monday is a species of skink known scientifically as a Lygosoma haroldyoungi or Riopa haroldyoungi . |
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| Four-Legged Snake Found in Vientiane (Update July 19th, 2011) A strange reptile appearing to be a cross between a snake and a lizard was recently found outside Vientiane. |
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| Buddhist Lent born out of 2500 years of tradition (Update July 19, 2011 ) n the era of Buddha more than 2500 years ago, students of the enlightened one travelled far and wide to help share the teachings and philosophy of the Buddha; but despite their good intentions they trampled some of the farmers' rice crops |
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| Power lines in flames, but firefighters stay away (Update July 5, 2011 ) Flames erupted from an electricity pole at Nam Phou yesterday but, as the blaze enveloped a forest of power and telephone cables, fire engines were nowhere to be seen, despite frantic calls for help |
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| Second round of flooding hits central Laos (Update July 4, 2011 ) Borikhan district in Borikhamxay province, central Laos, was under water again on Saturday, only a week after flooding first hit the district on June 24. |
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| Army lifts trophy in M-150 Football Cup (Update July 4, 2011 ) The division two Army football team won the M-150 Football Cup 2011 at Chao Anouvong stadium on Sunday after beating the Bank team 3-0 in the final. |
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| Ford launches environmental grants programme (Update July 4, 2011 ) Applications for the 2011 Ford Motor Company Conservation and Environmental Grants programme are now being accepted, Ford Asia Pacific announced on Monday as it marked the sixth year of the programme in Laos. |
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| Concert sings out against drugs (Update July 4, 2011 ) The Lao National Commission for Drug Control and Supervision (LCDC) on Friday sponsored a concert to launch a drug prevention campaign and mark International Day against Drug Abuse and Trafficking. |
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