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Military Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Khammouane

The emergency landing of a helicopter in a rice field in Khammouane Province has quickly become a trending topic on social media. As the helicopter was en route from Khammouane to Vientiane Capital, passersby captured photos and videos and shared them online, sparking numerous comments and reactions. On 19 November,...

Children Most Frequent Victims of UXO in Laos, National Authorities Say

Children are the most affected by unexploded ordnance (UXO) accidents across Laos, national authorities...

Broken Traffic Lights Continue to Plague Vientiane

Several traffic light locations across Vientiane Capital have been out of service for over...

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...

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...

Laos to Prosecute Thai Covid Patient After Discharge from Hospital

Authorities in Laos will pursue legal action against a Thai national for illegally crossing the Mekong River into Laos after he is discharged from...

Thailand Returns Illegal Entrant Believed to be Covid-19 Super Spreader

Thai authorities have returned a woman believed to be one of three central figures in the super spreader event that led to the country's...

30 Killed in Road Accidents During Lao New Year Celebrations

The Lao New Year holiday period saw 30 people killed in road accidents across the country. According to a report by KPL News, Laos recorded...

Local Man Praised as Hero After Saving Eight During Yacht Accident

A 28-year-old man is being hailed as a hero after saving eight people including former president Choummaly Sayasone following a tragic boat accident on...