Deaths related to road accidents reached 76 in September, with the majority of accidents caused by drunk driving.
Chinese Foreign Minister to Visit Laos amid ASEAN Tour
China’s State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi is to visit Cambodia, Malaysia, Laos and Thailand from October 11 to 15, completing the trip with a stop in Singapore, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Friday.
18 Killed in Thai Bus-Train Collision
Eighteen people have been killed and 44 injured after a train collided with a bus in Chachoengsao Province, Thailand, on Sunday.
Tropical Storm Nangka to Hit Laos on Thursday
The weather bureau has warned that tropical storm Nangka will hit Laos on Thursday as it makes its way from northern Vietnam.
Major Road Repairs Begin Following Rainy Season Damage
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has begun the repair and upgrade of a number of national roads after severe damage during the rainy season.
Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism to Promote Competent Staff
The Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism has made a pledge to appoint talented young people for promotion to ensure that the Ministry is strengthened under competent leadership.
Laos in Talks to Trial Russian Covid Vaccine
Laos has held talks with Russia regarding plans to trial the Russian-made “Sputnik V” vaccine against the Covid-19 virus.
Savannakhet Suffers Flash Flooding, More Storms Inbound
Villages near the Xepon and Xebanghieng rivers in Savannakhet Province were hit by flash flooding amid torrential rains on Tuesday, with a number of households affected.