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Thailand to Introduce First Law Focused on Transgender Well-Being

Thailand is gearing up to introduce its first comprehensive law supporting the transgender community, with the Trans Wellbeing Charter set to be unveiled on 31 March 2026, coinciding with International Transgender Day of Visibility. Developed in partnership with the National Health Commission Office, the charter aims to strengthen the foundations...

Vientiane Capital Speeds Up Road Repairs in 2025 with LAK 20.91 Billion Budget

Vientiane is fast-tracking repairs on several major roads in 2025 using a budget of...

Travel Giant Tiket.com Plans Launch in Laos, Cambodia

Jakarta-based online travel platform Tiket.com is planning to expand its services into Laos and...

Thailand, Laos Set USD 11 Billion Trade Target by 2027, Eye New Infrastructure to Boost Border Economy

In his first official visit abroad as Thailand’s prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul pledged to...

South Korea bans travel to parts of Cambodia after student killing

By Claire LEE and Kang Jin-kyu/AFP - Seoul on Wednesday banned travel to parts...

Parfums Chocolats is the Chocolatier Vientiane Didn’t Know it Needed

By Jasmina There are two types of people walking the face of this Earth: the type that share their box of chocolates, and the type...

Wattay International Airport Upgrade Well Underway

The 50 year old domestic terminal at Wattay International Airport is to undergo major renovations that will help the airport cope with increasing passenger...

Lao Leaders Luxury Cars on Display, Awaiting Auction Next Week

Many Lao leaders have now forgone their expensive cars and luxury vehicles as part of a push for promotion of frugality.   Prime Minister Thongloun...

UN Report Outlines Invisible Burden of Women Market Vendors in Vientiane

A study on women market vendors in Vientiane has found that despite women representing the vast majority, their roles and contribution to the local...

Lao Dairy Farm Milking the Market in Vientiane Capital

Lao Dairy Farm has already become the leader of the fresh milk market in Laos, saying the quality of its Crysta brand milk is...

Chinese Machine-made Lao Skirts Affecting Traditional Sales

Chinese machine-made imitations of traditional Lao skirts and ornamental dress accessories are having an effect on the sales of handmade Lao products. A recent Vientiane...