Khamtai Siphandone

General Khamtai Siphandon (; 8 February 1924 – 2 April 2025) was a Laotian politician. He was President of Laos from 24 February 1998, until 8 June 2006, when he was officially replaced by Choummaly Sayasone. He also served as Prime Minister of Laos from 15 August 1991 to 24 February 1998.

Siphandone died in his home in Vientiane, Laos on 2 April 2025, at the age of 101. The Laotian government declared a period of mourning lasting from 3 to 7 April. 

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