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Thailand Further Delays High-Speed Rail Project, Now Expected in 2026

The first phase of the long-delayed Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project, which will run from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima, has been pushed back by another year, Thai media reported. The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has approved a 350-day extension, setting the new deadline for 10 March, 2026, instead of 25...

China-Laos Railway Powers Trade, Transports Over 54 Million Tons of Goods

Since its inception in 2021, the China-Laos Railway has transported more than 54 million...

Luang Prabang Earns Global Recognition for Sustainable Tourism

Laos’ popular world heritage town of Luang Prabang has clinched third place in the...

Laos Set to Strengthen Pilot Training, Improve Aviation Safety

Laos is set to strengthen its aviation sector through expanded pilot training and safety...

New Vehicle Tracking Sheet Requirement at Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge Starting 3 March

Starting 3 March, all vehicles crossing the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge 1, connecting Vientiane, Laos,...

Former President’s Centenary Spurs Transformation of Historic Residence

Champasack Provincial authorities are gearing up to transform the old residence of former President Khamtai Siphandone into a multifaceted tourist destination and educational hub....

New Train Route Connects Beijing to Vientiane

The Lao-China Railway officially launched a cross-border passenger train on 13 November connecting Vientiane Capital, Laos, to China’s capital Beijing. According to China’s government website,...

Laos Sets Tourism Record Boasting 285 Percent Surge in 2023

Nestled amid the green landscapes of Southeast Asia, Laos finds itself at the epicenter of an extraordinary tourism surge, statistics by the Ministry of...

Bokeo International Airport to Start Operations By End of 2023

A brand-new international airport in Bokeo province, valued at USD 175 million, is gearing up to commence operations by the end of the year....

Southeast Asia Takes Flight with New Airline Routes

In a significant stride towards regional connectivity, Southeast Asia is gearing up to welcome a wave of new flight routes and increased services from...

Luang Prabang Celebrates Laos-Vietnam Friendship with Culture-Tourism Week

On the evening of 25 October, Luang Prabang, Laos, came alive with the sounds of music and laughter. The city's historic That Luang area...