Politics of Laos
Encyclopedia
The politics of Laos takes place in the framework of a single-party
socialist republic. The only legal political party is the Lao People's Revolutionary Party
(LPRP). The head of state is President Choummaly Sayasone
, who also is secretary-general (leader) of the LPRP. The head of government is Prime Minister
Thongsing Thammavong
. Government policies are determined by the party through the all-powerful nine-member Politburo of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party
and the 49-member Central Committee. Important government decisions are vetted by the Council of Ministers.
Laos' first, French-written and monarchical constitution
was promulgated on May 11, 1947 and declared it to be an independent state within the French Union
. The revised constitution of May 11, 1957 omitted reference to the French Union, though close educational, health and technical ties with the former colonial power persisted. The 1957 document was abrogated on December 3, 1975, when a communist People's Republic was proclaimed. A new constitution was adopted in 1991 and enshrined a "leading role" for the LPRP. The following year, elections were held for a new 85-seat National Assembly
with members elected by secret ballot to five-year terms. This National Assembly, which essentially acts as a rubber stamp
for the LPRP, approves all new laws, although the executive branch retains authority to issue binding decrees. The most recent elections took place in April 2006. The assembly was expanded to 99 members in 1997 and in 2006 elections had 115.
The FY 2000 central government budget plan called for revenue of $180 million and expenditures of $289 million, including capital expenditures of $202 million.
In recent years bomb
attacks against the government have occurred, coupled with small exchanges of fire, across Laos. A variety of different groups have claimed responsibility including the Committee for Independence and Democracy in Laos
and Lao Citizens Movement for Democracy. However, there are no more bomb attacks or small exchange of fire.
|Choummaly Sayasone
|Lao People's Revolutionary Party
|8 June 2006
|-
|Prime Minister
|Thongsing Thammavong
|Lao People's Revolutionary Party
|23 December 2010
|}
The president is elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term. The prime minister and the Council of Ministers are appointed by the president with the approval of the National Assembly for a five-year term.
There are also four deputy prime ministers. As of a cabinet reshuffle on June 8, 2006, they are Maj. Gen. Douangchay Phichit (also defense minister), Thongloun Sisoulith
(also foreign minister), Somsavat Lengsavad
and Maj. Gen. Asang Laoly
.
The 28-member cabinet also includes Onechanh Thammavong as labour minister, Chaleuan Yapaoher as justice minister, Nam Vignaket as industry and commerce minister, Sitaheng Latsaphone as agriculture minister and Sommath Pholsena as transport minister.
(Sapha Heng Xat) has 115 members, elected for a five year term.
H E Mr Choummaly Sayasone
Vice President
H E Mr Bounnhang Vorachith
Prime Minister
H E Mr Thongsing Thammavong
Deputy Prime Minister and President of State Control Authority
H E Major General Asang Laoly
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs
H E Dr Thongloun Sisoulith
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence
H E Major General Douangchay Phichith
Deputy Prime Minister and Standing Member of Government
H E Dr Somsavat Lengsavad
H E Mr Thongbane Sengaphone, Minister of National Security
H E Ms Onchanh Thammavong, Minister of Labour and Social -Welfare
H E Mr Somdy Douangdy, Minister of planning and investment
H E Mr Mounkeo Oraboun, Minister of Information and Culture
H E Mr Sinlavong khoutphaytoon, Minister to the Prime Minister’s office, Head of the government Secretariat committee
H E Ms Bounpheng Mounphosay, Minister to Prime Minister’s Office, Head the Public Administration and Civil Service Authority (PACSA)
H E Mr Soubanh Sritthirath, Minister to the Prime Minister's Office.
H E Mr. Phongsavath Boupha, Minister to Presidential Palace’s Office
H E Dr Ponemek Daraloy, Minister of Public Health
H E Dr Phankham Viphavan, Minister of Education
H E Dr Nam Viyaket, Minister of Industry and Commerce
H E Mr Cheuang Sombounkhanh, Minister to the Prime Minister’s office, Head of the government Secretariat committee.
H E Mr Soulivong Daravong, Minister of Energy and Mining
H E Mr Sommath Pholsena, Minister of Public Works and Transport
H E Mr Onneua Phommachanh, Minister to Prime Minister’s Office
H E Mr Kham-ouan Boupha, Minister to Prime Minister’s Office
H E Dr Bounteim Phitsamai, Minister, Head of the Science, Technology and Environment Organisation
H E Mr Saisengly Tengbriaju, Minister to Prime Minister’s Office
H E Mr Somphong Mongkhonvilay, Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office, Head of the National Tourism Authority
H E Mr Bouasi Lorvansay, Minister to Prime Minister’s Office
H E Mr Khamluad Sitlakon, Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office, President of post &Communication
H E Mr Phouphet Khamphounvong, Minister of Finance
H E Mr Vilayvan Phomkhe, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry
H E Mr somphao Faysith, Governor of Lao PDR Central Bank.
H E Dr Chaleun Yiapaoheu, Minister of Justice http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/pays-zones-geo_833/laos_558/presentation-du-laos_986/composition-du-gouvernement_2943.htmlhttp://www.ccifl.org/presentationlaos/presentationlao1.phphttp://www.dfat.gov.au/geo/laos/laos_brief.html
President of the National Assembly
Mrs Pany Yathotou
Vice-President of the National Assembly
Dr Xaysomphone Phomvihane http://www.presse-francophone.org/index.php/Gouvernements/Laos.htmlhttp://www.na.gov.la/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=62&Itemid=147, Mr. Somphan Phengkhammy
President of Supreme Court
Mr. Khamphanh Sithidampha
Supreme People’s Prosecutor
Mr. Khamsane Souvong
Politburo of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party
:
1.Lt General Choummaly Sayasone
, General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and State President.
2.Mr Thongsing Thammavong
, Prime Minister (since 23 December 2010 )
3.Colonel Bounnhang Vorachith
, Vice President of Lao People's Democratic Republic, Standing Member of the Secretariat.
4.Mrs Pany Yathotou, Chairwoman of the National Assembly (since 23 December 2010)
5.Dr Thongloun Sisoulith
, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Head of the Party's National External Relations Committee.
6.Major General Asang Laoly
, Deputy Prime Minister, Head of the Party's Central Inspection Committee.
7.Major General Douangchay Phichith, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defence
8.Mr. Somsavat Lengsavad
, Standing Deputy Prime Minister
9.Dr. Bounpone Bouttanavong, chief of the party Central Committee office.
10.Dr. Bounthong Chitmany, chief of the party organization.
11.Dr. Phankham Viphavanh, education minister.
Secretariat of the Party Central Committee:
1. HE Mr Choummaly Sayasone
2. HE Mr Bounnhang Vorachit (PCC Standing Secretariat)
3. Dr Bounthong Chitmany
4. Dr Bounpone Bouttanavong
5. Dr Thongban Seng-aphone
6. Mr Chansy Phosikham
7. Mr Soukan Mahalath
8. Maj. Gen. Sengnuan Xayalath
9. Mr Cheuang Sombounkhanh
Inspection Committee of the Party Central Committee
1. Mr Bounthong Chitmany (President)
2. Mr Thongsy Ouanlasy
3. Mr Sinay Mienglavanh
4. Mr Khamsuan Chanthavong
5. Mr Thongsouk Bounyavong
6. Mr Singphet Bounsavatthiphan
7. Mr Bounpone Sangsomsak
Party Central Committee Advisor: Khamtai Siphandon
Attapu
, Bokeo, Borikhamxay, Champassack
, Houaphan, Khammouane, Louang Namtha
, Louangphabang, Oudomxay, Phongsaly
, Saravane
, Savannakhet
, Saysomboune, Sekong, Vientiane*, Vientiane, Sayaboury
, Xieng Khouang
.
Single-party state
A single-party state, one-party system or single-party system is a type of party system government in which a single political party forms the government and no other parties are permitted to run candidates for election...
socialist republic. The only legal political party is the Lao People's Revolutionary Party
Lao People's Revolutionary Party
The Lao People's Revolutionary Party is a communist political party that has governed Laos since 1975. The policy-making organs are the politburo and the central committee. A party congress, which elects members to the politburo and central committee, is held every five years...
(LPRP). The head of state is President Choummaly Sayasone
Choummaly Sayasone
Lieutenant General Choummaly Sayasone is General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic...
, who also is secretary-general (leader) of the LPRP. The head of government is Prime Minister
Prime minister
A prime minister is the most senior minister of cabinet in the executive branch of government in a parliamentary system. In many systems, the prime minister selects and may dismiss other members of the cabinet, and allocates posts to members within the government. In most systems, the prime...
Thongsing Thammavong
Thongsing Thammavong
Thongsing Thammavong is a Laotian politician. He is a member of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and has been a member of the LPRP Politburo since 1991. He currently serves in the National Assembly of Laos, representing Luang Prabang Province , and was the President of the National Assembly...
. Government policies are determined by the party through the all-powerful nine-member Politburo of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party
Politburo of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party
The Politburo of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, formerly the Standing Committee of the Central Committee, includes the top leadership of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party...
and the 49-member Central Committee. Important government decisions are vetted by the Council of Ministers.
Laos' first, French-written and monarchical constitution
Constitution
A constitution is a set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed. These rules together make up, i.e. constitute, what the entity is...
was promulgated on May 11, 1947 and declared it to be an independent state within the French Union
French Union
The French Union was a political entity created by the French Fourth Republic to replace the old French colonial system, the "French Empire" and to abolish its "indigenous" status.-History:...
. The revised constitution of May 11, 1957 omitted reference to the French Union, though close educational, health and technical ties with the former colonial power persisted. The 1957 document was abrogated on December 3, 1975, when a communist People's Republic was proclaimed. A new constitution was adopted in 1991 and enshrined a "leading role" for the LPRP. The following year, elections were held for a new 85-seat National Assembly
National Assembly of Laos
The unicameral National Assembly of Laos is the parliament of Laos. It was established in its current form by the Lao Constitution of 1991 , replacing the Supreme People's Assembly. After the December 1997 elections, the number of seats were increased to 99, a new structure was announced and...
with members elected by secret ballot to five-year terms. This National Assembly, which essentially acts as a rubber stamp
Rubber stamp (politics)
A rubber stamp, as a political metaphor, refers to a person or institution with considerable de jure power but little de facto power; one that rarely disagrees with more powerful organs....
for the LPRP, approves all new laws, although the executive branch retains authority to issue binding decrees. The most recent elections took place in April 2006. The assembly was expanded to 99 members in 1997 and in 2006 elections had 115.
The FY 2000 central government budget plan called for revenue of $180 million and expenditures of $289 million, including capital expenditures of $202 million.
In recent years bomb
Bomb
A bomb is any of a range of explosive weapons that only rely on the exothermic reaction of an explosive material to provide an extremely sudden and violent release of energy...
attacks against the government have occurred, coupled with small exchanges of fire, across Laos. A variety of different groups have claimed responsibility including the Committee for Independence and Democracy in Laos
Committee for Independence and Democracy in Laos
The Committee for Independence and Democracy in Laos is a religious group, believed to consist of ex-army officers, some ethnic Hmong people, and others disaffected with the communist regime in the country. They claimed responsibility for several attacks on the government in 2004....
and Lao Citizens Movement for Democracy. However, there are no more bomb attacks or small exchange of fire.
Executive branch
|PresidentPresident of Laos
The President of Laos is the head of state of the People's Democratic Republic of Laos.The office of the President was created in 1975, after the takeover of the country by the Pathet Lao, which abolished the monarchy. A member of the deposed royal family, Prince Souphanouvong, was the first...
|Choummaly Sayasone
Choummaly Sayasone
Lieutenant General Choummaly Sayasone is General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic...
|Lao People's Revolutionary Party
Lao People's Revolutionary Party
The Lao People's Revolutionary Party is a communist political party that has governed Laos since 1975. The policy-making organs are the politburo and the central committee. A party congress, which elects members to the politburo and central committee, is held every five years...
|8 June 2006
|-
|Prime Minister
Prime Minister of Laos
The Prime Minister of Laos is the head of government of the People's Democratic Republic of Laos.-Prime Ministers:-Trivia:Between December 1959 to December 1960, Laos had 6 different Prime Ministers, after being ousted by 6 different political coups....
|Thongsing Thammavong
Thongsing Thammavong
Thongsing Thammavong is a Laotian politician. He is a member of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and has been a member of the LPRP Politburo since 1991. He currently serves in the National Assembly of Laos, representing Luang Prabang Province , and was the President of the National Assembly...
|Lao People's Revolutionary Party
Lao People's Revolutionary Party
The Lao People's Revolutionary Party is a communist political party that has governed Laos since 1975. The policy-making organs are the politburo and the central committee. A party congress, which elects members to the politburo and central committee, is held every five years...
|23 December 2010
|}
The president is elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term. The prime minister and the Council of Ministers are appointed by the president with the approval of the National Assembly for a five-year term.
There are also four deputy prime ministers. As of a cabinet reshuffle on June 8, 2006, they are Maj. Gen. Douangchay Phichit (also defense minister), Thongloun Sisoulith
Thongloun Sisoulith
Thongloun Sisoulith is a Deputy Prime Minister of Laos, as well as the current Foreign Minister. He became Deputy Prime Minister and President of the State Planning Committee on March 27, 2001, and subsequently he was appointed as Foreign Minister on June 8, 2006, replacing Somsavat Lengsavad...
(also foreign minister), Somsavat Lengsavad
Somsavat Lengsavad
Somsavat Lengsavad is a deputy prime minister of Laos. An ethnic Chinese, Chinese name: 凌绪光 , who hails from Luang Prabang with ancestry from Hainan, he was a protege of Kaysone Phomvihane....
and Maj. Gen. Asang Laoly
Asang Laoly
Major General Asang Laoly is a Laotian politician and member of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party. As of 2010, he is First Deputy Prime Minister of Laos.-References:...
.
The 28-member cabinet also includes Onechanh Thammavong as labour minister, Chaleuan Yapaoher as justice minister, Nam Vignaket as industry and commerce minister, Sitaheng Latsaphone as agriculture minister and Sommath Pholsena as transport minister.
Legislative branch
The National AssemblyNational Assembly of Laos
The unicameral National Assembly of Laos is the parliament of Laos. It was established in its current form by the Lao Constitution of 1991 , replacing the Supreme People's Assembly. After the December 1997 elections, the number of seats were increased to 99, a new structure was announced and...
(Sapha Heng Xat) has 115 members, elected for a five year term.
Political parties and elections
Judicial branch
People's Supreme Court, the president of the People's Supreme Court is elected by the National Assembly on the recommendation of the National Assembly Standing Committee, the vice president of the People's Supreme Court and the judges are appointed by the National Assembly Standing CommitteeState leaders
PresidentH E Mr Choummaly Sayasone
Choummaly Sayasone
Lieutenant General Choummaly Sayasone is General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic...
Vice President
H E Mr Bounnhang Vorachith
Bounnhang Vorachith
Bounnhang Vorachith is the vice president of Laos. He served as deputy prime minister from 1996 to 2001, and then was appointed prime minister. He became vice president on June 8, 2006 when Bouasone Bouphavanh was appointed prime minister.He is member of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party.-...
Prime Minister
H E Mr Thongsing Thammavong
Thongsing Thammavong
Thongsing Thammavong is a Laotian politician. He is a member of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and has been a member of the LPRP Politburo since 1991. He currently serves in the National Assembly of Laos, representing Luang Prabang Province , and was the President of the National Assembly...
Deputy Prime Minister and President of State Control Authority
H E Major General Asang Laoly
Asang Laoly
Major General Asang Laoly is a Laotian politician and member of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party. As of 2010, he is First Deputy Prime Minister of Laos.-References:...
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs
H E Dr Thongloun Sisoulith
Thongloun Sisoulith
Thongloun Sisoulith is a Deputy Prime Minister of Laos, as well as the current Foreign Minister. He became Deputy Prime Minister and President of the State Planning Committee on March 27, 2001, and subsequently he was appointed as Foreign Minister on June 8, 2006, replacing Somsavat Lengsavad...
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence
H E Major General Douangchay Phichith
Deputy Prime Minister and Standing Member of Government
H E Dr Somsavat Lengsavad
Somsavat Lengsavad
Somsavat Lengsavad is a deputy prime minister of Laos. An ethnic Chinese, Chinese name: 凌绪光 , who hails from Luang Prabang with ancestry from Hainan, he was a protege of Kaysone Phomvihane....
H E Mr Thongbane Sengaphone, Minister of National Security
H E Ms Onchanh Thammavong, Minister of Labour and Social -Welfare
H E Mr Somdy Douangdy, Minister of planning and investment
H E Mr Mounkeo Oraboun, Minister of Information and Culture
H E Mr Sinlavong khoutphaytoon, Minister to the Prime Minister’s office, Head of the government Secretariat committee
H E Ms Bounpheng Mounphosay, Minister to Prime Minister’s Office, Head the Public Administration and Civil Service Authority (PACSA)
H E Mr Soubanh Sritthirath, Minister to the Prime Minister's Office.
H E Mr. Phongsavath Boupha, Minister to Presidential Palace’s Office
H E Dr Ponemek Daraloy, Minister of Public Health
H E Dr Phankham Viphavan, Minister of Education
H E Dr Nam Viyaket, Minister of Industry and Commerce
H E Mr Cheuang Sombounkhanh, Minister to the Prime Minister’s office, Head of the government Secretariat committee.
H E Mr Soulivong Daravong, Minister of Energy and Mining
H E Mr Sommath Pholsena, Minister of Public Works and Transport
H E Mr Onneua Phommachanh, Minister to Prime Minister’s Office
H E Mr Kham-ouan Boupha, Minister to Prime Minister’s Office
H E Dr Bounteim Phitsamai, Minister, Head of the Science, Technology and Environment Organisation
H E Mr Saisengly Tengbriaju, Minister to Prime Minister’s Office
H E Mr Somphong Mongkhonvilay, Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office, Head of the National Tourism Authority
H E Mr Bouasi Lorvansay, Minister to Prime Minister’s Office
H E Mr Khamluad Sitlakon, Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office, President of post &Communication
H E Mr Phouphet Khamphounvong, Minister of Finance
H E Mr Vilayvan Phomkhe, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry
H E Mr somphao Faysith, Governor of Lao PDR Central Bank.
H E Dr Chaleun Yiapaoheu, Minister of Justice http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/pays-zones-geo_833/laos_558/presentation-du-laos_986/composition-du-gouvernement_2943.htmlhttp://www.ccifl.org/presentationlaos/presentationlao1.phphttp://www.dfat.gov.au/geo/laos/laos_brief.html
President of the National Assembly
Mrs Pany Yathotou
Vice-President of the National Assembly
Dr Xaysomphone Phomvihane http://www.presse-francophone.org/index.php/Gouvernements/Laos.htmlhttp://www.na.gov.la/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=62&Itemid=147, Mr. Somphan Phengkhammy
President of Supreme Court
Mr. Khamphanh Sithidampha
Supreme People’s Prosecutor
Mr. Khamsane Souvong
Politburo of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party
Lao People's Revolutionary Party
The Lao People's Revolutionary Party is a communist political party that has governed Laos since 1975. The policy-making organs are the politburo and the central committee. A party congress, which elects members to the politburo and central committee, is held every five years...
:
1.Lt General Choummaly Sayasone
Choummaly Sayasone
Lieutenant General Choummaly Sayasone is General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic...
, General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and State President.
2.Mr Thongsing Thammavong
Thongsing Thammavong
Thongsing Thammavong is a Laotian politician. He is a member of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and has been a member of the LPRP Politburo since 1991. He currently serves in the National Assembly of Laos, representing Luang Prabang Province , and was the President of the National Assembly...
, Prime Minister (since 23 December 2010 )
3.Colonel Bounnhang Vorachith
Bounnhang Vorachith
Bounnhang Vorachith is the vice president of Laos. He served as deputy prime minister from 1996 to 2001, and then was appointed prime minister. He became vice president on June 8, 2006 when Bouasone Bouphavanh was appointed prime minister.He is member of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party.-...
, Vice President of Lao People's Democratic Republic, Standing Member of the Secretariat.
4.Mrs Pany Yathotou, Chairwoman of the National Assembly (since 23 December 2010)
5.Dr Thongloun Sisoulith
Thongloun Sisoulith
Thongloun Sisoulith is a Deputy Prime Minister of Laos, as well as the current Foreign Minister. He became Deputy Prime Minister and President of the State Planning Committee on March 27, 2001, and subsequently he was appointed as Foreign Minister on June 8, 2006, replacing Somsavat Lengsavad...
, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Head of the Party's National External Relations Committee.
6.Major General Asang Laoly
Asang Laoly
Major General Asang Laoly is a Laotian politician and member of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party. As of 2010, he is First Deputy Prime Minister of Laos.-References:...
, Deputy Prime Minister, Head of the Party's Central Inspection Committee.
7.Major General Douangchay Phichith, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defence
8.Mr. Somsavat Lengsavad
Somsavat Lengsavad
Somsavat Lengsavad is a deputy prime minister of Laos. An ethnic Chinese, Chinese name: 凌绪光 , who hails from Luang Prabang with ancestry from Hainan, he was a protege of Kaysone Phomvihane....
, Standing Deputy Prime Minister
9.Dr. Bounpone Bouttanavong, chief of the party Central Committee office.
10.Dr. Bounthong Chitmany, chief of the party organization.
11.Dr. Phankham Viphavanh, education minister.
Secretariat of the Party Central Committee:
1. HE Mr Choummaly Sayasone
2. HE Mr Bounnhang Vorachit (PCC Standing Secretariat)
3. Dr Bounthong Chitmany
4. Dr Bounpone Bouttanavong
5. Dr Thongban Seng-aphone
6. Mr Chansy Phosikham
7. Mr Soukan Mahalath
8. Maj. Gen. Sengnuan Xayalath
9. Mr Cheuang Sombounkhanh
Inspection Committee of the Party Central Committee
1. Mr Bounthong Chitmany (President)
2. Mr Thongsy Ouanlasy
3. Mr Sinay Mienglavanh
4. Mr Khamsuan Chanthavong
5. Mr Thongsouk Bounyavong
6. Mr Singphet Bounsavatthiphan
7. Mr Bounpone Sangsomsak
Party Central Committee Advisor: Khamtai Siphandon
Khamtai Siphandon
General Khamtai Siphandon is a Laotian politician who was President of Laos from February 24, 1998, until June 8, 2006, when he was officially replaced by Choummaly Sayasone....
Administrative divisions
Laos is divided into 17 provinces (khoueng, singular and plural), 1 municipality* ( nakhon luang vieng chan, singular and plural):Attapu
Attapu
Attapeu , Attopu or Attapu is the capital of Attapeu Province, Laos. It is the southernmost among provincial capitals in Laos opposite Phongsali in the north....
, Bokeo, Borikhamxay, Champassack
Champasak
Champasak may refer to* Champasak Province* Champasak * Kingdom of Champasak* Na Champassak family...
, Houaphan, Khammouane, Louang Namtha
Louang Namtha
Louang Namtha or Luang Nam Tha is a town and the capital of Louang Namtha Province in northern Laos. The city lies on the Tha River .Luang Namtha is the largest settlement in Laos north of Luang Prabang...
, Louangphabang, Oudomxay, Phongsaly
Phongsali
Phongsali or Phongsaly is the capital of Phongsali Province, Laos. It is the northernmost among provincial capitals in Laos opposite Attapeu in the south. The town has about 6,000 inhabitants and is located at approximately 1430 meters on the slopes of Mount Phu Fa . Phongsali has pleasant summer...
, Saravane
Salavan
Salavan may refer to:* Salavan Province, Laos* Salavan , Laos* Salavan , Laos...
, Savannakhet
Savannakhet
Savannakhet or Kaysone Phomvihane is a city in western Laos and the capital of the Savannakhet Province, previously known as Khanthabouli . This is the second-largest city in Laos, after Vientiane. The city is birthtown of Kaysone Phomvihane, former president of Laos, and was named after him in...
, Saysomboune, Sekong, Vientiane*, Vientiane, Sayaboury
Xaignabouli
Sainyabuli, Xaignabouli or Xayaboury is the capital of Sainyabuli Province, Laos. It lies along Route 4 which along with Route 13 connects it to Luang Prabang, roughly 80 kilometres northeast by road and to the Thai border in the southwest. A passport control point is located in the area...
, Xieng Khouang
Xiangkhoang
Xiangkhouang may refer to:* Xiangkhouang Province* Xiangkhoang Plateau* Xieng Khouang Airport...
.