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Luang Namtha Floods: Emergency Response Ramps Up, Luang Prabang Faces Rising Threat

On 9 September, Luang Namtha Province in northern Laos experienced severe flooding as a result of Typhoon Yagi. The intense rains from the storm caused extensive damage across the region, overwhelming local infrastructure and leading to significant disruptions. In response to this crisis, the military has mobilized to provide crucial...

Flooding in Luang Namtha Claims One Life, Forces Evacuations

On 9 September, Luang Namtha Province was hit by heavy flooding due to Typhoon...

Lao Worker Falls from 49th Floor in Bangkok, Loses His Life

LATEST UPDATE on 21 August at 4:19 PM A 30-year-old Lao construction worker fell to...

It Outages Reported Across Globe as Airlines, Airports, Banks, Media Companies Experience Disruptions

ABC News - IT outages have been reported across the globe as airlines, airports,...

Thailand’s Senate Overwhelmingly Approves Landmark Bill to Legalize Marriage Equality

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Senate voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday, 18 June, to approve a...

Power Company to Accept Responsibility for Dam Collapse

The Xe Pian Xe Namnoy Power Company is to take full responsibility for the collapse of the saddle dam that caused a national emergency...

United Nations OCHA Releases Exposure and Needs Infographic

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs' Relief Web, a leading online source for reliable and timely humanitarian information on global...

UPDATE: Status and Condition of Attapeu Flood Victims

Images have popped up on Lao social media depicting the current plight of many of the Attapeu flood victims who have taken refuge in makeshift...

Prime Minister Travels to Attapeu to Monitor Rescue and Relief Efforts

After suspending the planned monthly government meetings set for 23-24 July, Prime Minister Thongloun led select Cabinet members and other senior officials to Sanamxay District...

Xe-Pian Dam Bursts its Banks Causing Catastrophic Damage

Attapeu provincial authorities have confirmed that the Xe-Pian Dam burst its banks yesterday, leading millions of tons of water to inundate the local area, and causing...

Miss Universe Laos 2018 Selected Without Contest

The Miss Universe Laos Organization has officially announced its selection and appointment of On-anong Homsombath to represent Laos in the Miss Universe 2018 competition. Miss...