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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...

Forbes Names Laos as SE Asia’s Most Charming Country

The American business magazine, Forbes, published an article on Thursday calling Laos the most charming country in Southeast Asia. According to Forbes, while the country...

Shake Shack to Open First Store in Bangkok on 30 March

Shake Shack, the popular American fast casual restaurant chain, is all set to open its first store in Bangkok, Thailand. The new store will be...

Laos-China Railway to Begin Cross-Border Service on 13 April

The Laos-China Railway is set to open for cross-border service between the two countries on April 13, according to the governor of Luang Namtha...

Savannakhet Holds First Monkey Feeding Festival

Savannakhet welcomed international and regional tourists at its first-ever Monkey Feeding Festival which was held on March 24, in the province's Champhone District.  Alongside feeding...

Vientiane Authorities Clarify Reason Behind Sihom Night Market Shut Down

The famous night market in Vientiane, also known as Hengboun Food and Culture Street, has been closed by order of the Department of Industry...

Authorities Order Closure of Vientiane’s Sihom Night Market

Authorities in Vientiane Capital ordered the immediate closure of the Sihom Night Market, also referred to as “Hengboun Food and Culture Street,” yesterday evening. Authorities...