Slow Boat Sinks in Mekong River Near Pak Ou Cave in Luang Prabang, No Injuries or Deaths Reported

Developing Story A slow boat traveling from Pakbeng to Luang Prabang sank in the Mekong River near Tham Ting (Pak Ou) Cave in Pak Ou district around 3:18 to 3:27 PM on 18 December.  The boat, carrying approximately 120 passengers, reportedly hit underwater rocks and sand about 25 km north of Luang Prabang City. No […]