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Free BRT, Bus Services During 12th National Games

Vientiane Capital will offer free Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and public bus services to facilitate the movement of athletes, officials, and spectators during the 12th National Games, taking place from 15 to 25 November. The initiative, announced by the Vientiane Public Works and Transport Department on 11 November, aims to...

Construction Begins on National Road No. 2W Upgrade Project Worth USD 10 Million

On 11 November, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) signed a contract...

Lao Salad “Soop Phak” Gains Popularity on TikTok Among Thai Food Creators

A traditional Lao salad known as Soop Phak has recently become a surprise hit...

Thailand to End Tax Exemption on Low-Value Online Imports from January 2026

Thailand is set to eliminate its tax exemption for low-value online purchases starting January...

Lao Government Keeps Majority in Lao Airlines as COMAC Takes 49% Stake

On 10 November, the Lao government confirmed an agreement with the Chinese state-owned aircraft...

LXML Sepon Preserves Thousands of Years of Lao Cultural Heritage

Lane Xang Minerals Limited Sepon (LXML) presented 1,320 culturally significant historical artifacts to the Lao Government yesterday. The historical artifacts were made from stone,...

Thailand Implements Penalty for Failure to Wear Seatbelt

Wearing a seatbelt in the rear of a vehicle will now be mandated in Thailand for passengers, with the regulation taking effect in September...

Mountain B Owner Arrested in Thailand Following Fire

Thai police arrested the owner of Mountain Bar & Bistro on Friday after a fire at the pub killed several people and injured many...

Disney-Supported Project to Improve Working Conditions in Laos

A program supported by the Walt Disney Company to improve global working conditions was the center of discussions held Monday between representatives from the...

Former President of Sri Lanka Seeks Entry to Thailand

Former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa has requested entry to Thailand, the Thai foreign ministry said Wednesday. Rajapaksa fled his island nation last month amid...

Thailand to Fast Track Railway Connection With Laos

The Thai Minister of Transport will visit Laos at the end of this month to discuss the construction of a railway connection between Thailand...