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Fuel Prices Surge in Laos as Middle East Conflict Pushes Up Global Oil Costs

Fuel prices across Laos surged sharply on 6 March following turbulence in global oil markets triggered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Under a new pricing announcement effective from 6 AM, retail fuel prices increased by LAK 3,150 for special gasoline, LAK 3,810 for regular gasoline, and LAK...

Thailand Eases Oil Export Controls to Laos, Maintains Restrictions on Cambodia Shipments

Thailand has announced a relaxation of oil export controls at the Chong Mek border...

Conservative Thai PM Claims Election Victory

By Montira RUNGJIRAJITTRANON/AFP - Thailand's conservative prime minister claimed victory in the country's general...

Train Derailment After Crane Collapse Kills 22 in Thailand, Police Says

AFP - A crane at a China-backed high-speed rail line in Thailand collapsed onto...

United States to Withdraw From Over 60 International Bodies Under New Policy Review

The United States has announced plans to withdraw from dozens of international organisations, conventions,...

Fuel Prices Surge in Laos as Middle East Conflict Pushes Up Global Oil Costs

Fuel prices across Laos surged sharply on 6 March following turbulence in global oil markets triggered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Under...

Thailand Eases Oil Export Controls to Laos, Maintains Restrictions on Cambodia Shipments

Thailand has announced a relaxation of oil export controls at the Chong Mek border crossing in Ubon Ratchathani, effective 27 February. The move aims to...

Conservative Thai PM Claims Election Victory

By Montira RUNGJIRAJITTRANON/AFP - Thailand's conservative prime minister claimed victory in the country's general election on 8 February, after television stations projected his party...

Train Derailment After Crane Collapse Kills 22 in Thailand, Police Says

AFP - A crane at a China-backed high-speed rail line in Thailand collapsed onto a passenger train on 14 January, causing it to derail...

United States to Withdraw From Over 60 International Bodies Under New Policy Review

The United States has announced plans to withdraw from dozens of international organisations, conventions, and treaty-related bodies, citing concerns that continued participation no longer...

Authorities Assess Possible Casualties After Overnight Fire in Luang Prabang

A fire tore through a public housing area in Wat That village, Luang Prabang, in the early hours of 3 January, destroying seven homes...