The Vientiane Times would like to inform readers and the public that an image and article currently circulating on social media, using the Vientiane Times logo and layout, are fake and not produced or published by this newspaper.
The fabricated content falsely claims that the Vientiane Times reported on a public protest and includes an altered image marked “FAKE NEWS”, along with invented text and transcripts. We confirm that no such article, headline or report has ever appeared on our website, printed newspaper or official platforms.
The Vientiane Times strongly condemns the misuse of its name, logo and visual identity to spread misinformation, which can mislead the public and damage trust in credible journalism.
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By Times Reporters
(Latest Update December 19, 2025)