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Two Danish Tourists, One American Dead in Vang Vieng from Methanol Poisoning, Official Report Says

The Lao government confirmed the deaths from methanol poisoning of two Danish tourists and one American national in Vang Vieng. The Danish victims have been identified as Anne-Sofie Orkild Coyman, 20, and Freja Vennervald Sorensen, 21. The pair entered Laos on 7 November via the Nam Phao International Border Crossing...

Melbourne Teenager Bianca Jones Dies After Laos Methanol Poisoning

ABC News - Melbourne teenager Bianca Jones has died in hospital in Thailand after...

Laos Arrests 5,168 in 2024 Drug Crackdown

Laos reported 3,395 drug-related cases processed this year, leading to the arrest of 5,168...

BREAKING: Bus Fire Claims Lives of Young Students in Bangkok

LATEST UPDATE: 02 October at 1:17 PM A school bus from Uthai Thani carrying 44...

Thailand Reports Possible Mpox Case as WHO Declares Global Health Emergency

Thailand has detected a possible case of mpox in a 66-year-old European man who...

Plastic Waste Causing Serious Environmental, Health and Economic Impacts in Laos

Residential waste generation has doubled in Laos over the last two decades, leading to critical environmental and public health issues. Economic growth and changing lifestyles...

Laos-China Railway Suspends Vientiane-Luang Prabang Route Amid Omicron Outbreak

The Laos-China Railway has suspended some passenger train operations between Vientiane and Luang Prabang until 31 March. The company said in a statement on Saturday...

Laos Closes Preschools and Primary Schools Nationwide Amid Omicron Outbreak

The Lao Ministry of Education and Sports has issued a notice closing face-to-face classes at primary schools across the country. Both private and state-run...

Vientiane Mayor Issues Order Banning Loud Music

The Mayor of Vientiane Capital has issued a new order banning loud music that disturbs neighbors or families nearby. The order, issued Wednesday, takes aim...

Saudi Foreign Minister Visits Laos

His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has paid an official visit to...

Travelers Confused and Disappointed by Laos Entry Measures

Travelers hoping to enter Laos, including Lao citizens and foreign residents, have expressed disappointment regarding unclear entry requirements. A recommendation issued yesterday and circulated among...