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Thailand Waives Re-Entry Fees for Lao, Cambodian, Myanmar Workers During Songkran

On 12 March, The Thai government announced a temporary exemption from re-entry fees for migrant workers from Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar, allowing them to travel home for the Songkran–New Year– festival without additional costs.  Deputy Government Spokesman Karom Polpornklang stated that the exemption applies to those with valid work permits...

Thailand to Increase Domestic Flight, Reduce Airfares for Thai New Year Holiday

Airlines in Thailand will operate 124 additional domestic flights during the Songkran (Thai New...

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...

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...

Social Media Users in Vientiane Capital Raise Alarm Over Poor State of Roads

Many social media users, especially those in the Vientiane Capital, have once again expressed their anger and frustration over the poor state of the...

Noisy Music at Laos Tourist Sites Irks Nature-Loving Visitors

Foreign tourists have spoken out about noisy music at tourist sites in Laos, highlighting the disturbance it causes to those who want to spend...

Thailand’s LGBTQ+ Community Draws Tourists From China Looking To Be Themselves

BANGKOK (AP) — Xinyu Wen traveled to Thailand in June, planning a two-week vacation around Bangkok’s Pride parade. Instead, the 28-year-old stayed a month and a...

Laos, Brunei Only Members of ASEAN Without Cable Car

Cable cars are often a staple to a country’s tourism development and modernization, yet Laos and Brunei remain the only two countries in ASEAN...

Cambodia Urges Japanese Airline to Resume Flights Between Two Countries

Cambodia’s State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) has requested Japanese airline All Nippon Airways (APA) to consider restarting direct flights between the two nations. The...

New Range Rover SV 23MY Sees Grand Launch in Laos

In a highly-anticipated event that exuded opulence and innovation, Lao Land Rover unveiled the new Range Rover SV 2023 on Wednesday, 30 August. The...