### [2026-10-5](/feed/2026/10/5/index.md)

##### National Assembly
#  The National Assembly of Laos approves deputy prime minister Saleumxay Kommasith as the new Prime Minister, succeeding Sonexay Siphandone, who became National Assembly president. 




### Sources:

1. [The Laotian Times](https://laotiantimes.com/2026/10/05/saleumxay-kommasith-becomes-laos-new-prime-minister-sonexay-takes-national-assembly-helm/)

### Changes:

1.  The National Assembly of Laos approves Saleumxay Kommasith as Prime Minister, succeeding Sonexay Siphandone.  _2026-10-06 14:12:46 (First version)_
1.  The National Assembly of Laos approves deputy prime minister Saleumxay Kommasith as the new Prime Minister, succeeding Sonexay Siphandone, who became National Assembly president.  _(Current version)_

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