Three severe accidents took place in Laos last week, grievously injuring three individuals and killing two people, raising concerns about safe driving in the country.
Thai Airways to Double Fleet, Focus on More Flights to India

Thailand’s biggest airline, Thai Airways International, has laid out plans to expand its fleet after seeking bankruptcy protection in 2020 due to inefficient management and the Covid-19 pandemic which hindered its progress.
Lao Children and Youth Advocate for Their Right to Healthy Planet
One month after the launch of the It Starts With Me campaign during International Children’s Day on 1 June, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and World Vision International – Laos organized the second edition of “Visionaries”, a platform dedicated to sharing the voices of Lao children and youth on 29 June, at the Major Cineplex, Vientiane Center.
NA Member Urges Lao Govt to Raise Salaries for Civil Servants
A constituent from Bolikhamxay has asked the government at the ongoing Ninth National Assembly’s Fifth Ordinary Session to increase the monthly remuneration of civil servants amid high inflation and increased cost of living.
Lao National Assembly Celebrates International Day of Parliamentarism

During the ongoing Fifth Ordinary Session of the Lao National Assembly, constituents from the Ninth National Assembly Legislation celebrated the 134th anniversary of the International Day of Parliamentarism.
Thai Officials Confiscate Over 500 Tons of Aniline Destined for Laos
Thai anti-narcotics and customs officials seized a total of 510.7 tones of aniline destined for Laos from a warehouse for dangerous chemicals in Laem Chabang deep-sea port in Chon Buri province last Wednesday.
Laos to Promote Domestic Production, Reduce Imports

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MTC) announced a number of measures to promote domestic production and reduce imports during the 5th Ordinary Session of the 9th National Assembly last week.
Myanmar’s Supreme Court to Hear Appeals of Ousted Leader Suu Kyi in Cases Brought by Army

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s Supreme Court scheduled hearings for this month to consider appeals from ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi against her conviction in cases that saw her receive a total of 33 years in prison, legal officials said Saturday.