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Seven Dead, 15 Injured in Thailand School Shooting

Seven people have died, including a student gunman, after a shooting at a school in Thailand’s Nonthaburi province on 7 August, according to local authorities. The six victims were three teachers and three students, while 15 other people were injured. Two of those injured were in critical condition, according to...

Laos Breaks Silence on Vang Vieng Tourist Deaths, Files Tiger Vodka Charges

Lao prosecutors will bring criminal charges against the owner of the Tiger Vodka factory...

Bangkok Bar Fire Kills 27, Leaves Dozens Critically Injured

A fire late on Sunday night at a packed pub in Bangkok has killed...

Former EDL Executives, Senior Officials Get Life in Landmark Laos Corruption Cases

On 1 July, the Vientiane Capital People’s Court announced verdicts in four major corruption...

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...

Laos Confirms 28 New Cases of Covid-19 Following More Than 600 Tests

Laos has confirmed 28 new cases of Covid-19 following an outbreak believed to have begun during the Lao New Year holiday period. The National Taskforce...

Laos Reiterates New Covid Measures, Confirms New Case

The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control has confirmed one new case of Covid-19 in the country, and also reiterated new measures for...

Vientiane Avoids Full Lockdown, New Covid Prevention Measures Apply

Vientiane Capital has avoided going into full lockdown, however, recent covid prevention measures will still apply, according to a notice issued by the Prime...

Two New Cases of Covid-19 Confirmed in Laos, Including Thai National

A 41-year-old Thai national and a 41-year-old Lao citizen have been confirmed as the 50th and 51st cases of Covid-19 in Laos, just a...

Chinese Decorations Reappear on Vientiane Streets

Authorities have reinstalled temporary decorations around Vientiane Capital in celebration of Lao-China cooperation. Chinese insignia and signage were spotted being installed along Quai Fa Ngum...

Laos Confirms One New Covid-19 Case, Total Now 44

The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control announced today that Laos has confirmed one new case of Covid-19. A 29-year-old woman traveling as part...