Khamsay Souphanouvong is a Laotian politician, refugee, and a former leading member of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP).
He was born in 1943 and is the son of Souphanouvong, the former head of state.
He was elected to the LPRP Central Committee at the 5th National Congress and sat for one term.
[2] In November 2000, it was reported that Khamsay sought political asylum in New Zealand.
[3][4] It was confirmed by then Prime Minister of New Zealand Helen Clark.