Ahead of the Thai parliament reopening next Monday, the Embassy of the United States in Bangkok has dismissed allegations of American interference in the 14 May general election in Thailand.
U.S. Denies Involvement in Thai Elections Ahead of Parliament Opening
NA Member Reveals Costly Toll of Illegal Mining on Lao Economy, Calls for Govt Action
During the ongoing 5th Ordinary Session of the 9th National Assembly Legislature, Mr. Deng Pathoumthong, a constituent from Xaysomboun Province, pointed out that illegal mining operations cost the Lao economy millions of dollars annually.
Thousands of Fish Die After Nam Ou Hydropower Discharge
Authorities at the five Nam Ou River Basin Hydropower project in Phongsaly Province issued a notice this week stating that the release of stored water on Saturday, led to the demise of a massive fish population in the area.
Vientiane Petroleum State Enterprise Starts Importing Fuel From China
The first shipments arrived in Laos this week after an MoU was signed between the Vientiane Petroleum State Enterprise, SINOPEC Hong Kong, and SINOLAO on 26 May, to import fuel from China.
Luang Prabang Dam Developer Shares Progress With Mekong Countries
The Lao government welcomed a Mekong River Commission delegation last week to showcase the development progress of its third Mekong mainstream hydropower project.
Booyoung Group Donates 600 Buses to Improve Public Transportation in Laos
Booyoung Lao Co., Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Lao Government on 28 June to provide 600 buses to help improve public transportation in the country.
National Assembly Member Proposes Adjusting Lao Workers’ Wages to Current Forex Rates
During the ongoing 5th Ordinary Session of the 9th National Assembly Legislature, Mr. Xayadeth Phouiyavong, a constituent of Savannakhet’s District 13, urged the government to adjust factory workers’ wages based on current exchange rates between LAK and USD.
Thai Court Acquits 5 Who Were Accused of Blocking Queen’s Motorcade During 2020 Protests
BANGKOK (AP) — A court in Thailand on Wednesday acquitted a student activist and four other people of impeding the motorcade of the country’s queen during pro-democracy demonstrations in 2020, an offense that could have seen them sentenced to 16 years in prison or even the death penalty.
