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  By Bernie Rosenbloom The Deputy Minister of Health Phouthone Meuangpak confirmed the first two Covid-19 cases in Laos at a press conference on 24 March at 14:00, after several Facebook posts began spreading the unconfirmed news earlier in the day. Treatment in Thailand At about 15:00, the Lao News Agency (KPL) published an article … Read more

  By Bernie Rosenbloom On Sunday, 22 March, Laos shut down all overland border crossings with Thailand for tourists, the latest in a string of strict measures to keep the country free of Covid-19. ASEAN Covid-19 Outbreak (20 March) The first major call to action came in late January, when Minister of Public Health Dr … Read more

  by Bernie Rosenbloom The Crowne Plaza, Vientiane has taken even stronger measures than those already in place to protect guests and staff after an employee tested positive for Covid-19 on 24 March. “I have been in contact and working closely with the Ministry of Health to minimize any further risk, and we provided them … Read more

  The Lao government announced it is tightening the screws on the country’s Covid-19 regulations from 30 March-19 April in a bid to curtail the spread of the virus. There are now eight confirmed cases in Laos. Curbside hand sanitizer All people must self-isolate at home or in their hotel rooms, and can only leave … Read more

  WeAreLao.com has launched a “Downloads” menu page to provide the travel trade and tourists with a range of useful information they can use and save. The digital library also features a filtered search engine so site visitors can quickly find the information they seek. “People can pinpoint documents in nine categories, from travel guides, … Read more

  La Lune hosted its second Vientiane Wine Inclusive (WINC) event, “A Taste of Bordeaux”, on 21 February, to present some 30 local wine enthusiasts with the chance to sample authentic red and white vintages paired with dishes inspired by the world’s most famous wine region. According to La Lune Food and Beverage Director Mr … Read more

Some may struggle with the costs of sustainable practices, but Luang Prabang View Hotel General Manager John Williams sees going green as a way of life, while saving greenbacks along the way. Mr Williams grew up in a rural town, where sustainability was the norm. “I have been working to save and use nature for … Read more

  “Mega” Mark Jones has updated loads of pages on his blog site MegaWorld Asia to give readers a better experience. “I’ve added some links, tightened and shortened the text, posted more photos, and added YouTube videos to make the site more reader friendly,” Mega Mark said. Check out the new look on his Lao … Read more

  By Green Discover Laos, Alba Ramos Those who are in the capital of Laos and are keen to do their part in sustainability can keep a lookout for various events with a sustainable focus that will be taking place in Vientiane.  The first charity clothing swap event in Vientiane, organised by the nature-focused events … Read more

Celebrity Luxembourg TV Chef and cookbook author Anne Faber conducted a hands-on workshop for Lao ‘Kitchen Assistant’ students at Vientiane’s Pakpasak Technical College, to teach them the underlying skills of Western-style food preparation. The class culminated in a lunch served by the college’s ‘Food and Beverage Service’ students at the Lanith Cafe for some 20 … Read more