We met in the Laotian capital of Vientiane, not far from the spot on the Mekong River where the Xiong family fled to Thailand one night in May 1975. At the time of their escape, it seemed unlikely ...

Cambodia and Laos stop Thai livestock imports to prevent anthrax spread. No cases in Cambodia, but bans at borders enforced.

The FCDO stated: 'Landmines and other unexploded weapons are a hazard throughout Laos and kill a number of people each year. Keep to main routes in rural areas, and do not pick up metal objects. This ...

Armed forces personnel killed, 4 drug smugglers arrested in gunfire exchanges ...

RARE armed clashes in Laos believed to be linked to drug smuggling have forced Thailand to close a popular mountain viewing point on the border and prompted a security warning from the United States.