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Bear Paws, Pangolin Meat Seized in Vientiane Restaurant Raid Amid Laos’ Wider Crackdown

Lao authorities have stepped up their crackdown on illegal wildlife trade after raiding a Chinese-owned restaurant in central Vientiane, one of several wildlife enforcement operations carried out this year. On 18 May, officers from the Law Enforcement Network for Aquatic Animals, Wildlife and Forestry (LAO-WEN) inspected a restaurant in Chommany...

Bangkok Bar Fire Kills 27, Leaves Dozens Critically Injured

A fire late on Sunday night at a packed pub in Bangkok has killed...

Laos Collects USD 12 Million in Digital Taxes From Global Tech Companies

Laos has collected approximately USD 12 million in digital taxes from global technology companies...

China Reservoir Collapse Comes as Laos Prepares for Rising Rivers and Flood Risks

Floods in southern China have killed two people and forced nearly 48,000 residents to...

Myanmar’s Leader Wraps First ASEAN Visit in Laos, Signs Mekong Dam Study

Myanmar's recently elected President, Min Aung Hlaing, who seized power in the 2021 military...

Vietnamese President Discusses Defense Cooperation with Laos in High-Level Meeting

Deputy Minister of National Defense and Chairman of the Lao People’s Army (LPA)’s General Department of Politics, Mr. Thongloi Silivong met Vietnamese President Vo...

Prominent Thai Human Rights Lawyer Accused of Insulting King Receives 4-Year Prison Term

BANGKOK (AP) — A prominent Thai human rights lawyer was convicted on Tuesday of insulting the monarchy and sentenced to four years in prison,...

Cambodia Studies Skytrain Feasibility for Increasing Population

Cambodia’s Prime Minister, Hun Manet, said that the country is conducting feasibility studies on sky trains and subway systems in Phnom Penh to improve...

Tropical Depression from Vietnam to Hit Laos This Week

A tropical depression originating off the coast of Vietnam, bringing torrential rainfall to the central parts of the country has now weakened and entered...

Thailand Receives First Chinese Visitors Under New Visa-Free Policy to Boost Tourism

BANGKOK (AP) — Top Thai officials welcomed hundreds of Chinese tourists at Bangkok’s international airport on Monday, the first day of a new visa-free...

Chinese Tourists Avoid Thailand Due to Social Media Rumors and Blockbuster Movie

Thailand, a popular tourist destination for millions of Chinese travelers every year, has seen a decline in visitor numbers in recent months due to...