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Laos Clarifies LAK 3,000 Telecom Fee After Viral Video Sparks Public Doubt

Summary by Laotian Times
A government official has clarified the purpose of the LAK 3,000 (USD 0.14) monthly telecom “security fee” following public backlash sparked by a viral video of a National Assembly session, in which even the Minister of Finance admitted he was unaware of how the money was being used. Palinya Phommaviseth, Acting Head of the Secretariat […]
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Laotian Times broke the news in on Monday, June 23, 2025.
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