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Cave Rescue Update: Heavy rains are threatening to delay the search for two villagers still trapped in a flooded cave in Xaisomboun, after rescuers pulled five men to safety; divers say water has refilled up to the second chamber and pumps are needed before teams can push deeper. On-the-Ground Drama: One miner escaped on his own earlier, and Australian diver Josh Richards joined the mission moments before the latest rescue push, while Thai and international teams keep working through narrow, waterlogged passages. Next Steps for Tourism Safety: In Vang Vieng, eight hostel staff have been detained over suspected methanol poisoning deaths of six foreign tourists, with authorities pointing to “tainted alcoholic beverages” and families demanding clearer answers. Rail & Cross-Border Travel: The China-Laos Railway has topped 100,000 passenger runs since launch, carrying 840,000+ cross-border trips and boosting visits to Luang Prabang and Vientiane. Regional Tourism Links: Vietnam and Russia are moving to deepen tourism cooperation as visitor demand rebounds, with Laos-China ties also highlighted at an RCEP forum focused on connectivity and industrial cooperation.

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May 22, 2026

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Heavy rain to delay search for two missing in Laos cave

Heavy rain to delay search for two missing in Laos cave

Australian diver describes moment trapped Laos villagers escaped cave minutes before rescue mission

Australian diver describes moment trapped Laos villagers escaped cave minutes before rescue mission

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Why I keep going off the beaten track – even if it means ‘suffering’ on holiday


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Apr. 10, 2026

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