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Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Dies at 47 After Nearly Four Years in Coma

Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the eldest daughter of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) and one of the country's most accomplished royals, died on 11 June after spending nearly four years in a coma. She was 47. The Royal Household announced that the princess, formally known as Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha...

Search Suspended for Two Missing Villagers in Xaysomboun Cave

Rescue teams have suspended operations inside a semi-flooded cave in Xaysomboun after part of...

Five Alive, Two Still Trapped in Xaysomboun Cave

Rescuers confirmed on Wednesday that five villagers were found alive inside a flooded mine...

European Union Sanctions Lao Bank JDB Over Alleged Russia Ties

The European Union has sanctioned the Lao-based Joint Development Bank (JDB), marking the first...

Small Aircraft Crashes in Pakngum District, Leaving Two Dead

This is a developing story. A small aircraft crashed in Pakngum District, Vientiane Capital, on...

Over 1 Million Covid-19 Vaccines Donated by United States through COVAX Facility Arrive in Laos

Laos has received a new shipment of Covid-19 vaccines donated by the United States through the COVAX Facility. The COVAX Facility is a partnership co-led...

Lumpy Skin Disease Kills More Than 100 Cattle in Laos

Over 100 cows and buffalo have died from lumpy skin disease infections across 126 villages in seven provinces as the disease spreads across Laos. Some...

No Covid-19 Cases Detected Outside Vientiane Capital

Laos has confirmed just two cases of Covid-19 today, with both cases recorded in the nation's capital. Dr. Latsamy Vongkhamsao led today's announcement by the...

Community Spread Slows as Laos Confirms 12 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 12 new cases of Covid-19 as community spread decreases for the second day, while authorities warn against complacency. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvane led...

Laos Confirms 21 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 21 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 1,822. Dr. Latsamy Vongkhamsao led the daily...

Laos Confirms 49 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 49 new cases of Covid-19 today according to an announcement by the National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanalaxay...