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Officials Defend Tree Maintenance Amid Controversy Over Vientiane Transit Expansion

Duangta Boualavong, Deputy Head of the Department of Economics of Wood Processing Technology, has responded to public backlash following the trimming of ancient trees in Vientiane.  The incident, which ignited a heated debate on Facebook on 11 June, was clarified as necessary for road safety and long-term environmental preservation.. The controversy...

Vietnam to Block Telegram in Early June

AFP - Internet service providers in Vietnam must block the Telegram messaging app in...

‘Human Zoo?’ Chiang Mai Cafe Ignites Debate Across Social Media

A café in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, has stirred heated debate on Thai social...

Asian Development Bank Predicts 3.9 Percent Economic Growth for Laos in 2025

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) officially launched the Asian Development Outlook April 2025 at...

Maha Songkran of The Mekong River 2025

Maha Songkran of The Mekong River 2025: “Bridging Love Across Borders: The Joyful Splash...

Boat Capsizes at Mekong River in Oudomxay Province, Claiming Three Lives

A boat carrying 10 passengers capsized in the Mekong River in Pakbeng district, Oudomxay province on Saturday, and three of the five passengers who...

Daughter of Ex-Thai Leader Thaksin Says He is Fatigued, as Criticism Grows of His Hospitalization

BANGKOK (AP) — Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is suffering from stress and fatigue but is in good spirits, his daughter said Tuesday...

Hundreds of Thousands Trafficked to Work as Online Scammers in SE Asia, Says UN Report

Hundreds of thousands of people are being forcibly engaged by organized criminal gangs in online criminality in Southeast Asia - from romance investment scams...

Lao Restaurant in Thailand Generates Buzz by Charging Customers in Kip

The restaurant "Tum Luang Prabang" in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand has gained widespread attention by charging customers in Lao kip currency, sparking viral interest...

Woman’s High-Beam Complaint Goes Viral in Laos

A woman’s online complaint about drivers abusing high beams when driving at night in Laos has gone viral, leading to jokes and memes on...

Savannakhet Instructs All Entertainment Venues to Shut By Midnight

The Department of Information, Culture, and Tourism of Savannakhet Province announced on Tuesday that all nightclubs, karaoke bars, and entertainment venues must close their...