List of heads of state of Laos

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This article lists the previous heads of state of Laos . Since the Laos People's Democratic Republic was proclaimed on December 2, 1975, a president has been the head of state of Laos. He is provided by the Lao People's Revolutionary Party .

Kings of Laos

Surname Beginning of rule End of rule
Sisavang Vong April 23, 1946 October 29, 1959
Savang Vatthana October 29, 1959 2nd December 1975
Boungnang Vorachith , President since 2016

President of the People's Democratic Republic of Laos

Surname Beginning of the term of office Term expires
Souphanouvong 2nd December 1975 December 15, 1991
Phoumi Vongvichit ( acting ) December 31, 1986 August 15, 1991
Kaysone Phomvihane August 15, 1991 November 21, 1992
Nouhak Phoumsavanh November 25, 1992 February 24, 1998
Khamtay Siphandone February 24, 1998 June 8, 2006
Choummaly Sayasone June 8, 2006 April 20, 2016
Boungnang Vorachith April 20, 2016 officiating

supporting documents

  • Martin Stuart-Fox : Historical Dictionary of Laos. 3rd edition, Scarecrow Press, Lanham MD / Plymouth 2008. Appendix A: Rulers and Leaders, p. 391 ff.