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Thailand to Introduce First Law Focused on Transgender Well-Being

Thailand is gearing up to introduce its first comprehensive law supporting the transgender community, with the Trans Wellbeing Charter set to be unveiled on 31 March 2026, coinciding with International Transgender Day of Visibility. Developed in partnership with the National Health Commission Office, the charter aims to strengthen the foundations...

Travel Giant Tiket.com Plans Launch in Laos, Cambodia

Jakarta-based online travel platform Tiket.com is planning to expand its services into Laos and...

Thailand, Laos Set USD 11 Billion Trade Target by 2027, Eye New Infrastructure to Boost Border Economy

In his first official visit abroad as Thailand’s prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul pledged to...

South Korea bans travel to parts of Cambodia after student killing

By Claire LEE and Kang Jin-kyu/AFP - Seoul on Wednesday banned travel to parts...

Work to Start on Vientiane-Hanoi Expressway Section Two, Completion Expected by 2030

Construction of Section 2 of the Vientiane-Hanoi expressway, which will connect Paksan district to...

Lao Restaurant in Thailand Generates Buzz by Charging Customers in Kip

The restaurant "Tum Luang Prabang" in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand has gained widespread attention by charging customers in Lao kip currency, sparking viral interest...

Lao PM Congratulates Newly-Elected Thai PM, Discusses Ways to Strengthen Ties

Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone called his newly-elected Thai counterpart Srettha Thavisin on Monday to congratulate him for becoming the new Prime Minister of...

Laos Gears Up to Host ASEAN Tourism Ministers’ Meeting & Tourism Forum 2024

Laos is currently making comprehensive preparations to host the 27th ASEAN Tourism Ministers' Meeting and the 42nd ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) in Vientiane between...

Lao Students Receive 350 Scholarships to Study in China

The Embassy of China in Laos, on behalf of the Chinese Government, has awarded 350 scholarships to Lao students and civil servants to study...

Dengue Fever in Laos Surpass 23,000 Cases, 14 Deaths Reported

The number of dengue fever cases in Laos reached 23,432 on Sunday, with 14 deaths reported nationwide. This is an increase of 101 cases...

Savannakhet Instructs All Entertainment Venues to Shut By Midnight

The Department of Information, Culture, and Tourism of Savannakhet Province announced on Tuesday that all nightclubs, karaoke bars, and entertainment venues must close their...