Some suspect they consumed drinks laced with methanol, a deadly substance often found in bootleg alcohol.

Cheng Saephan now wants to buy a house after getting the fourth-biggest jackpot in America's lottery game.

Two years into an economic crisis and unable to hold their leaders to account, young Lao see no hope.

The BBC has learned that the 25-year-old has left the country to receive urgent medical care.

Anousa Luangsuphom's family initially told people he was dead in a bid to protect him, activists say.

Provides an overview of Laos, including key dates and facts about this South East Asian country.

An overview of the media in Laos, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.

Sombath Somphone was stopped by police 10 years ago - his wife still doesn't know what happened to him.