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Broken Traffic Lights Continue to Plague Vientiane

Several traffic light locations across Vientiane Capital have been out of service for over a month, leaving road users frustrated and worried about safety. The affected locations include five in Sikhottabong District, one in Sisattanak District, one in Chanthabouly District, and one in Xaythany District, as reported by state media...

Laos Traffic Deaths Hit 51 in August: New Measures Target Drunk Driving, Speeding

Laos recorded a total of 457 traffic accidents throughout August, resulting in 51 fatalities...

Long-Tail Boat Capsizes, Dozens of Myanmar nationals Missing in Laos

A long-tail boat carrying over 40 passengers capsized on 2 September in the Mekong...

Lao SUV Runs Red Light, Kills Two, Injures Seven in Thailand

A sport utility vehicle (SUV) from Laos crashed into a Thai vehicle, killing a...

June Road Accidents in Laos: 57 Lives Lost, 799 Injured

In June, over 460 traffic accidents claimed the lives of 57 people and injured...

Fewer Road Accidents in Laos During May

Laos saw fewer road accidents in May compared to the previous months of this year. A total of 43 people were killed in road accidents...

Truck Catches Fire on Vang Vieng Expressway

A freight truck has caught fire on the Vientiane to Vang Vieng Expressway, causing damage to the truck and its cargo. A video was released...

112 Killed in Road Accidents Across Laos in April

The road accident death toll reached 112 in April across the country, with 798 accidents recorded despite many provinces going into lockdown. According to a...

Minister of Public Security Dismisses Second Savannakhet Police Officer

The Minister of Public Security has ordered the dismissal of a second police officer in Savannakhet known to be an accomplice of the officer...

Man Arrested for Sabotaging Vientiane to Vang Vieng Expressway

A man has been arrested for attempting to sabotage the Vientiane to Vang Vieng Expressway on Wednesday. According to a report by Lao Post, a man...

Police Issue Warning to Obstinate Covid Patients

Police were called to Vientiane's Settathirath hospital last week to speak with patients who refused to follow measures and guidelines issued by doctors. According...