Thongloun Sisoulith

State President of Laos

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Office: President of Laos

Born: November 10, 1945, Hūaphan

Party: Lao People's Revolutionary Party

Education: Herzen University, Academy of Social Sciences of the Central Committee of CPSU

Previous offices: Deputy Prime Minister of Laos, Prime Minister of Laos

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Laos names Saleumxay Kommasith as prime minister in leadership reshuffle

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Re-elected in March 2026

Laos's National Assembly closed its October session on October 21 after approving the 2026 development, budget and monetary plans, setting 2027 targets and passing eight draft laws. The session, which opened October 5, also confirmed Saleumxay Kommasith as prime minister and Sonexay Siphandone as assembly president.

Updated Oct 22