Events in the year 2024 in Laos.
Incumbents
General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party: Thongloun Sisoulith President: Thongloun Sisoulith Prime Minister: Sonexay Siphandone
Events
August 12 August - A raid by authorities on the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone results in the arrest of 771 individuals, including nationals of 15 countries, on suspicion of engaging in an online fraud network.
September 2 September - A boat carrying Burmese migrant workers capsizes along the Mekong River near the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Bokeo Province, with several people killed and 16 others reported missing. 9 September - One person is killed in flooding caused by Typhoon Yagi in Luang Namtha Province.
October
6 - 11 October - The 44th and 45th ASEAN summits are held in Vientiane.
November 12 November - At least six foreign tourists die and eight others fall ill from alcohol poisoning following a visit to Vang Vieng on that date.
December
3 December - The Nam Ngum Reservoir officially reopens after a three-year closure where it underwent extensive renovations. 20 December - The government of Oudomxay province signs a concession with Ammata Lao Lanexang, providing them with for bamboo operations. 25 December - The Korea International Cooperation Agency pledges US$8.1 million to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.
Holidays
1 January – New Year's Day 20 January – Armed Forces Day 10 February – Vietnamese New Year 8 March – International Women's Day 14–16 April – Lao New Year 1 May – Labour Day 22 May – Visakha Bucha Day 20 July – Boun Khao Phansa 15 October – Boun Suang Huea 1 November – That Luang Festival 2 December – Lao National Day
References
External links Online calendar