Chinese human rights lawyer Lu Siwei was arrested in Laos while attempting to reach Thailand. Activists and family members fear that if deported back to China, Lu will face imprisonment. ## Lu Siwei’s Journey
Five Thai citizens were killed in a road accident while passing through Laos on their way to board a train to China. The incident took place in Boten, Luang Namtha province, Laos, as reported by Pol Lt Col Kanyawarat Jullasat, deputy chief of the Chiang Khong border immigration office.