The Mekong River Commission, an organization formed for cooperation on issues regarding the river by the countries through which it flows — Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam — said its ...

A planned trip by the Mekong River Commission (MRC), a regional body tasked with overseeing the use of the Mekong River, to evaluate the transboundary water pollution in northern Thailand has given ...

According to the local news website Lao Phattana News report on Thursday, continuous heavy rainfall from July 2 to 7 triggered flash floods and landslides in Vientiane province. Five villages were ...

Soar over the lush landscapes of Laos with this stunning drone footage. Marvel at the serene Mekong River, ancient temples like Wat Phu, and the misty mountains surrounding traditional villages.

Arsenic contamination in the Mekong River near Thailand is linked to Myanmar mining. Officials urge caution and plan cross-border monitoring.

Indeed, good fortune followed our entire three-night cruise on this 26-passenger vessel, the largest and most luxurious on the Laos stretch of the Mekong River, Southeast Asia's longest.

Vientiane is a splendid tourist option on a tight budget. Here is our pick of the finest cheap Airbnbs in Vientiane in 2025.

Water samples collected from the Kok River and nearby stretches of the Mekong revealed arsenic concentrations exceeding the ...

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Fears grow that dam across Mekong River in Laos could harm World Heritage site of Luang Prabang Landlocked Laos doesn’t have the famous beaches of its Southeast Asian neighbors, so it instead ...

LUANG PRABANG, Laos — Landlocked Laos doesn’t have the famous beaches of its neighbors to attract tourists, but instead relies on the pristine beauty of its mountains and rive… ...