The Eighth Government of the Lao People's Democratic Republic was elected by the 1st Ordinary Session of the 8th National Assembly on 20 April 2016.[1] Its replacement, the 9th Government, was elected on 22 March 2021 at the 1st Ordinary Session of the 9th National Assembly.[2]
8th Government of Laos | |
|---|---|
| 2016–2021 | |
 Thongloun Sisoulith | |
| Date formed | 20 April 2016 |
| Date dissolved | 22 March 2021 |
| People and organisations | |
| President | Bounnhang Vorachith |
| Prime Minister | Thongloun Sisoulith |
| Deputy Prime Minister | Bounthong Chitmany Sonexay Siphandone Somdy Douangdy |
| Member party | Lao People's Revolutionary Party |
| History | |
| Election | 2016 Election of Deputies |
| Legislature term | 8th National Assembly |
| Predecessor | Seventh |
| Successor | Ninth |
Ministries
editCommittee heads
edit| Ministry | Minister | Took office | Left office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of the Anti-Corruption Authority | Bounthong Chitmany | 20 April 2016 | Incumbent |
| Head and Minister of the Office of the President | Khammeung Phongthady | 20 April 2016 | 22 March 2021 |
| Head and Minister to the Office of the Prime Minister | Chaleun Yiapaoher | 20 April 2016 | 1 November 2020[3] |
| Khamchen Vongphosy | 1 November 2020[3] | 22 March 2021 | |
| Governor of the Bank of the Lao P.D.R. | Somphao Faisith | 20 April 2016 | 22 March 2021 |
| President of the State Inspection Authority | Bounthong Chitmany | 20 April 2016 | 22 March 2021 |
References
editSpecific
edit- ^ "Lao People's Democratic Republic". Archived from the original on 16 January 2021. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ Vaenkeo, Souksakhone (23 March 2021). "Former PM elected as state president, former vice president elected as PM". Archived from the original on 22 March 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g Pongkhao, Somsack (2 November 2020). "NA approves reshuffle of govt leaders". Vientiane Times. Archived from the original on 27 January 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
Bibliography
editBooks:
- Stuart-Fox, Martin (2008). Historical Dictionary of Laos. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 978-0-81086-411-5.