Vanthong Kongmani: Minister of Public Security, Laos
Vanthong Kongmani is Minister of Public Security in the government of Laos, according to Central Intelligence Agency, World Leaders (cia.gov).
Posts held
- Minister of Public Security, Laos. Part of level 6: National government.
Source: Button to search CIA content., list dated 5 October 2026, read 3 November 2026 (saved copy).
Where Vanthong Kongmani sits in the ladder of power
As minister of public security, Vanthong Kongmani works at level 6: National government, above the regions, states and councils of Laos (regions, cities).
Above that, Laos is a member of:
- Association of Southeast Asian Nations level 7
- United Nations (General Assembly and Security Council) level 8
- International Monetary Fund level 9
- World Bank Group level 9
Who else holds power in Laos
- Thongloun Sisoulith President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Laos
- Saleumxay Kommasith Prime Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Laos
- Thongsavanh Phomvihane Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Laos
Where these facts come from
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