Accident

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...

Fire Incidents Cost Laos Over USD 14 Million in First Half of 2026

Fire incidents across Laos claimed eight lives and destroyed homes, businesses, and vehicles during...

Seven Villagers Remain Trapped in Xaysomboun Cave Amid Alleged Illegal Gold Mining

Seven villagers remain trapped inside a remote cave in Xaysomboun province, six days after...

Bus Overturns in Bolikhamxay, Leaves 35 Injured, Eight Dead

An overnight bus overturned in the early hours of Wednesday, 22 April, in Pakkading...

Lao New Year Road Accidents Leave 12 Dead, 250 Injured

Lao authorities have announced the final road accident toll from the Lao New Year...

Traffic Accidents Claim 33 Lives During Lao New Year Holiday

During the Lao New Year holiday period from 11 to 17 April, the nation witnessed a total of 316 road traffic accidents, resulting in...

Laos Records 630 Road Accidents in February, with 101 Deaths

Laos saw a decrease in road accidents, with a total of 630 incidents recorded in February, marking a drop of 143 compared to the...

Laos Records 773 Road Accidents in January, with 119 Deaths

Laos recorded a total of 773 road accidents in January, a significant rise of 143 accidents compared to December 2023, according to a report...

UXO Remain Threat to Rural Life in Laos, Injures Five While Cooking

Latest update on 18 January at 11:30 am Five individuals were seriously injured while igniting a fire under their house in Viengxay village, located in...

Alarming Road Accident Statistics Prompt Stringent Measures for New Year Safety

As the year draws to a close, the country grapples with a somber reality. More than 800 lives were lost and nearly 1,000 people...

Laos Records 458 Road Accidents in October

Laos witnessed a total of 458 incidents nationwide, resulting in 702 injuries and 53 fatalities in October, according to a report from the Traffic...