Laos-Thailand

Lao PM Sonexay Thanks Thailand for Xaysomboun Cave Rescue Support

Prime Minister of Laos, Sonexay Siphandone, sent a letter of gratitude to Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, expressing his appreciation for Thailand’s support in the search and rescue operation at a flooded cave in Xaysomboun Province. In the letter, dated 7 June, Sonexay said that on behalf of the Government...

Laos, Thailand Sign New Cross-Border Fuel Supply Deal

Laos has secured a formal petroleum supply agreement with Thailand’s state-backed PTT Group, reinforcing...

Five Alive, Two Still Trapped in Xaysomboun Cave

Rescuers confirmed on Wednesday that five villagers were found alive inside a flooded mine...

Lao Electricity Exports to Vietnam Surge as Regional Energy Trade Expands

Electricity exports from Laos to Vietnam rose sharply in early 2026 as Vietnam increased...

Laos, Thailand Expand Energy Cooperation as Power Trade Grows

Laos and Thailand discussed expanding energy cooperation during talks in Bangkok on 1 May...

Lao PM Sonexay Thanks Thailand for Xaysomboun Cave Rescue Support

Prime Minister of Laos, Sonexay Siphandone, sent a letter of gratitude to Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, expressing his appreciation for Thailand’s support in...

Laos, Thailand Sign New Cross-Border Fuel Supply Deal

Laos has secured a formal petroleum supply agreement with Thailand’s state-backed PTT Group, reinforcing fuel security amid uncertainty in regional energy markets. The Lao State...

Five Alive, Two Still Trapped in Xaysomboun Cave

Rescuers confirmed on Wednesday that five villagers were found alive inside a flooded mine cave in Long Chaeng district, Xaysomboun province, after a week-long...

Lao Electricity Exports to Vietnam Surge as Regional Energy Trade Expands

Electricity exports from Laos to Vietnam rose sharply in early 2026 as Vietnam increased purchases to support growing energy demand and strengthen supply stability. Vietnam...

Laos, Thailand Expand Energy Cooperation as Power Trade Grows

Laos and Thailand discussed expanding energy cooperation during talks in Bangkok on 1 May between Lao and Thai energy officials. Lao Minister of Industry and...

New Nong Khai Bypass Opens, Cutting Travel Time for Thai-Lao Trade

On 23 April, Thailand inaugurated a 21.8-kilometer eastern bypass in Nong Khai Province, designed to alleviate traffic congestion in one of the busiest trade...