March 23, 2026

Looking for gas in Laos?

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Screenshot from March 23, 2026 (am) If you're looking for gas or diesel in Laos, be sure to check out this website.

Gas prices soar in Laos amid US/Israel conflict with Iran

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The US/Israel war with Iran has caused fuel prices around the world to increase, including in Laos.  Coupled with Iran's response to the...
January 27, 2026

Talented Lao sketch artist

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Vat Sisaket in Vientiane.  Credit: TravellersLog A Youtuber whose channel name goes simply by  @TravellersLog , is an incredible talented La...
January 05, 2026

Is the economic crisis in Laos coming to an end?

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Written By:  James Guild Publisher, Date:  The Diplomat , December 4, 2025 The kip has stabilized and inflation is dropping, but the issue...
January 02, 2026

New mapping reveals hidden mining boom in Laos that threatens the Mekong

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Written by: Any Ball, Gerald Flynn, and Konlaphat Siri Edited by: Philip Jacobson Publisher, Date:   Mongabay , December 10, 2025 Key poin...
December 28, 2025

Full video of the boat that sank near Pak Ou Caves in Luang Prabang

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On December 18, 2025, a slowboat from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang hit underwater rocks near Pak Ou Caves, known locally in Lao as Tum Ting.  F...
December 27, 2025

Lao-Canadian writer becomes two-time winner of the Giller Literary Prize

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Source:  Giller Prize In an amazing second time win, Ms. Souvankham Thammavongsa has won the Giller Prize - a coveted Canadian Literary priz...