Image: A uniquely Lao themed quilt featuring national symbols of Laos,
including the famous Tat Luang Stupa and Dok Champa flower
along with quilted patchwork and beautiful bordering all around.
May 06, 2026
April 21, 2026
Take a delicious bite from this new Lao cook book
Title: The Lao Kitchen - Lao flavors and stories told through family recipes
By: Saengthong Douangdala
Publisher, Year: Ten Speed Press / Penguin Random House, 2026
ISBN: 9780593836170
Price: CAD$44 / USD$32
April 14, 2026
Happy Lao New Year 2569!
May all past occurrences be laid to rest.
May you take on the New Year with renewed strength and wisdom.
May you have many blessings in happiness and love.
ໂຊກດີປີໃໝ່ລາວເດີທຸກຂົນ
Happy Lao New Year everyone!
March 23, 2026
Looking for gas in Laos?
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
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 war by a partial closure of the Straight of Hormuz, saw frenzied fuel buying throughout Laos when news broke that Thailand said it would ban fuel exports that was to become effective March 1.
January 27, 2026
Talented Lao sketch artist
Vat Sisaket in Vientiane. Credit: TravellersLog
A Youtuber whose channel name goes simply by @TravellersLog, is an incredible talented Lao artist. Take a look at these videos as he sketches the beautiful sites around Laos.
January 05, 2026
Is the economic crisis in Laos coming to an end?
Written By: James Guild
Publisher, Date: The Diplomat, December 4, 2025
The kip has stabilized and inflation is dropping, but the issue of the government’s heavy external debt remains unresolved.
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