Laos

Lao People's Democratic Republic

Eight hostel staff detained in Laos over methanol poisoning deaths

Staff from a backpacker hostel have been detained after six tourists died from suspected methanol poisoning after a night out.

26 November 2024

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Portugal to Singapore: This could be the world's longest train journey

Is travelling so far by rail even possible?

14 December 2021

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Laos dam collapse: 24 reported dead and nearly 131 missing

Authorities are investigating why a dam in southeastern Laos collapsed earlier this week, killing at least 24 people and leaving 131 missing.

26 July 2018

Lao People's Democratic Republic

Hundreds reported missing after under-construction dam collapses in Laos | The Cube

An under-construction hydropower dam collapsed on Monday, flooding several villages and leaving hundreds missing

25 July 2018