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...

Fifth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge Officially Opens, Strengthening Regional Connectivity

The Fifth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge, connecting Bolikhamxay Province in Laos with Bueng Kan Province in Thailand, officially inaugurated on 25 December,with public use beginning...

Laos Rejects Claims of Oil Re-exports to Cambodia, Assures Compliance with Law

Lao Minister of Industry and Commerce Malaithong Kommasith has confirmed that all oil imported from Thailand is strictly reserved for domestic use within Laos,...

New Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge Set for Inauguration on 25 December

The fifth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge, spanning 1,350 meters, connects Bolikhamxay Province in Laos with Bueng Kan Province in Thailand. The bridge has been fully...

Laos Donates USD 200,000 in Flood Relief to Southern Thailand

On 15 December, Laos donated USD 200,000 in flood relief assistance to Thailand following severe flooding in the country’s southern region late last month. On...

Thai Military Regrets Impact on Laos Following Chong Mek Export Restrictions

Thailand’s Defence Ministry has apologized to Laos following the temporary suspension of fuel and military-related exports at the Chong Mek border checkpoint, a measure...

Laos, Thailand Prepare for Launch of 5th Friendship Bridge in Late December

Laos and Thailand are gearing up for the official launch of the 5th Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge on 25 December, marking a new milestone in...