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Global Tech Outage Disrupts Major Platforms, Banks, Government Services

A widespread internet outage on 20 October disrupted dozens of websites, mobile applications, and online services, with international users reporting access issues to platforms ranging from financial institutions and e-commerce websites to mobile apps and gaming networks. The disruption is reportedly linked to technical issues at Amazon Web Services (AWS),...

Japan Funds New School in Bokeo, Strengthening Education, Development Ties

Bokeo Province is set to welcome a new school with support from the Japanese...

Thailand Tops Global Ranking as the World’s Best Food Destination in 2025

Thailand has been named the world’s top country for food this year, taking the...

Tropical Storm Kills Family of Five as Hits Philippines

AFP - Tropical Storm Fengshen killed a family of five Sunday as it ploughed...

Thailand to Introduce First Law Focused on Transgender Well-Being

Thailand is gearing up to introduce its first comprehensive law supporting the transgender community,...

Indonesia Revokes Visa-Free Entry for Non-ASEAN Countries

The Indonesian government has suspended visa-free entry for citizens of 159 countries and territories, citing concerns about public order and the potential transmission of...

Foes of Myanmar’s Military Regime Applaud New US Sanctions, but Want Action to Block Gas Revenues

BANGKOK (AP) — Opponents of Myanmar’s military government applauded fresh financial sanctions imposed by the United States on the Southeast Asian nation but called...

Over 100,000 Tourists Enter Laos via Bokeo Province in 2023

From January to May 2023, Bokeo province reported that 116,142 tourists entered across the 4th Lao-Thai International Friendship Bridge and through the Golden Triangle...

BOL Gives More Flexibility to Commercial Banks on Foreign Currency Exchange

The Bank of Laos has issued a notice to provide better flexibility in foreign currency exchange rates to commercial banks as the LAK’s value...

Man Arrested in New Zealand For Importing Meth From Laos

The man, identified as Peter Ah Tong, pleaded guilty to importing more than 2 kilograms of methamphetamine into New Zealand from Laos and the...

UN Expert Urges a Different Approach to Resolve the Crisis in Myanmar

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — An independent expert working with the United Nations on the issue of human rights in Myanmar urged the international community...