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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...

Laos-China Railway Sets Record With 10,000 Travelers in One Day

The Laos-China Railway made a new record when 10,000 passengers availed of its services on Saturday, marking the highest passenger transport record since the...

Xayaboury Festival is the Elephant in the Room for Lao Tourism

The Xayaboury Elephant Festival is immensely popular with locals but has caused concern among international tourists who worry about the treatment of elephants. A major...

EuroCham Laos Launches its Luang Prabang Chapter

Last week, 2023 ECCIL EuroCham Laos officially launched its Luang Prabang chapter during a networking event by its Platinum Sponsor AIF. Dilip Jesuthasan, Board...

China Eases Covid Regulations for Travelers from Laos

The Embassy of the Republic of China to Laos has issued a statement to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to inform them that starting...

Thailand Bans Tipsy Tubing Following Viral Video

Thailand has banned drunken tubing activities along the Pai River in Mae Hong Sonprovince after a video of tourists enjoying the activity went viral. Head...

Vietnam Town Project Kicks Off in Thailand’s Udon Thani

At 60,000 residents, Udon Thani has the largest overseas Vietnamese community in Thailand and even former President of Vietnam Ho Chi Minh once lived...