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Thailand Plans to Extend Work Permits for Lao, Myanmar Migrant Workers

Thailand is planning to extend work permits for more than 2.3 million migrant workers until February 2029, as it seeks to address labour shortages and retain workers from neighboring countries. The proposed measures would allow eligible Lao and Myanmar workers to renew their permits without the usual 30-day waiting period....

Japan Provides JPY 955.8 Million in Road, Bridge Repair Equipment to Laos

Japan handed over road and bridge repair equipment worth JPY 955.8 million (USD 6.05...

Laos Detains 41 in Raids on Suspected Scam, Gambling Operations

Lao authorities detained 41 people during three separate raids on rented homes in Vientiane...

Laos Joins 13-Market Asian Communications Network

Vientiane-based agency joins One Asia Communications as regional leaders examine how artificial intelligence is...

Laos Requires Approval for Foreign Singers, Sets Midnight Closing Time

Vientiane Province authorities have banned bars, restaurants and other entertainment venues from bringing in...

Thailand Seeks Connection with Laos-China Railway

The Thai government has said it is seeking a way to link Thailand's Thai-Chinese high-speed railway line with the Laos-China Railway. A senior Thai official...

Laos Confirms 447 New Cases of Covid-19 and Two Deaths

Laos has recorded 447 new cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 5,588 tests were...

Beer Truck Drug Trafficker Arrested After Seven Tons of Illicit Drugs Seized

A man has been arrested in connection with a truck smuggling tons of illicit drugs in Bokeo Province. Police found over seven tons of amphetamine...

Authorities in Laos Respond to Thai Conspiracy Theory on Naga Fireballs

The debate surrounding the mysterious Naga fireball phenomenon in Laos has caused friction across both sides of the Mekong River after news reports in...

Laos to Prioritize Vietnam and China When Restarting International Tourism

Laos has said it will prioritize international tourists from Vietnam, China, and other ASEAN countries when it reopens borders to international tourists. Deputy Minister of...

Jaguar Land Rover Lao Reveals New Land Rover Design at Launch Event

Jaguar Land Rover Lao is the Sole Authorized importer and distributor under RMA Laos. RMA Group is the partner of choice for leading automotive, equipment,...