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Thai Prosecutors Say Former Prime Minister Thaksin Is Being Investigated for Royal Defamation

State prosecutors in Thailand said Tuesday they have revived an investigation into whether former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra almost nine years ago violated the...

Illegal Transport of Siamese Rosewood Logs Foiled by Savannakhet Authorities

Savannakhet authorities successfully intercepted a red and white bus full of Siamese rosewood logs on 5 February potentially to be smuggled to Vietnam. The interception...

Tensions Run High in New Zealand Ahead of National Day Over Government’s Relationship With Maori

WAITANGI, New Zealand (AP) — In a fiery exchange at the birthplace of modern New Zealand, Indigenous leaders on Monday strongly criticized the government’s...

Laos Grapples with Persistent 24.4 Percent Inflation Rate in January

Laos continues to face economic challenges as its inflation rate remains at a staggering 24.4 percent in January, mirroring the December figure, according to...

Bokeo International Airport Launch Overshadowed by Sudden Flight Cancellations

Amidst the much-anticipated inauguration of Bokeo International Airport on 5 February, excitement was dampened by the sudden announcement of the indefinite termination of Bokeo-Vientiane...

Bangkok Becomes Top Destination for Indian Travelers Following Visa Exemptions

In a recent milestone, Thailand officially overthrew Dubai as the preferred travel destination for Indian tourists, marking a significant milestone in the realm of...

13 Students Reported Killed in Elementary School Dorm Fire in China, Henan Province

BANGKOK (AP) — A fire broke out in dorms at a boarding school for elementary students in central Henan province, and 13 students died...

Japan Becomes Fifth Country to Land Spacecraft on Moon

TOKYO (AP) — Japan became the fifth country in history to reach the moon when one of its spacecraft without astronauts successfully landed on...

Laos People’s Army Celebrates 75th Anniversary: Grand Celebrations Honor History, Achievements

Laos is currently immersed in a series of events commemorating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Laos People's Army, with the official...

Australian Media Names Laos the Top Budget-Friendly Paradise

An Australian media outlet picked Laos as one of the "best places to visit" this year, complimenting the country's authentically laid-back attitude and low-cost...

Laos Government Imposes Higher Fines to Curb Unlawful Mining Practices

In a move to penalize mining companies that carry out unlawful practices, the government has issued fines of over a billion kip to ensure...

Thai Officials, Accused of Coddling Jailed Ex-pm, Say Not Calling Him ‘Inmate’ Is Standard Practice

BANGKOK (AP) — Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is serving a prison sentence after being convicted of wrongdoing in office, but he shouldn’t...

North Korean Cyber Empire Extends to Money Laundering in Southeast Asia, UNODC Reports

The United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has unveiled a troubling nexus between North Korea's notorious Lazarus Group, renowned for cyberheists, and...

Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Visits Laos for First Time in Six Years

Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand visited Laos on 12 January in her first trip to Laos after six years. The visit came as...