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Laos Debunks Rumors of Sending Troops to Fight in Ukraine

Laos has refuted recent claims circulating in “several foreign news outlets” alleging that Laos is preparing to send troops to join Russia’s military operations in Ukraine, state media reported. According to these reports, the Russian military press service was said to be attempting to persuade Lao soldiers and citizens to...

Laos Clears Over 35,000 UXO Items in First Half of 2025, but Children Remain at Risk

Laos cleared more than 35,000 unexploded ordnance (UXO) items in the first half of...

ASEAN, UK Launch Five-Year Health Security Partnership Program to Strengthen Regional Health Resilience

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United Kingdom officially launched the...

Thailand Drops Casino Legalization Plans After PM Suspended

AFP - Thailand's cabinet on 8 July dropped a bill to legalize casino gambling,...

Marco Rubio to Attend ASEAN Meeting in First Asia Trip

AFP - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make his first trip to...

Laos and Thailand to Build New Friendship Bridge for Both Road and Rail

Thailand plans to construct a combined railway and roadway bridge across the Mekong River to connect with Laos. The Thai cabinet approved plans for a...

Thailand Talks Travel Bubbles with China and Malaysia

Thailand will meet with China and Malaysia to discuss travel bubbles this month as part of efforts to ensure faster recovery of its vital...

Thailand Uses Sniffer Dogs to Uncover Smuggled Pork from Laos

Customs officials in Thailand have trained dogs to sniff for pork to prevent the meat from being smuggled across the border from Laos. The sniffer...

Workers from Laos and Cambodia Pour Back into Thailand

Hundreds of thousands of laborers from Laos and Cambodia have begun returning to Thailand as the country opens its doors to migrant workers. Thailand requires...

Thailand Moves to Decriminalize Marijuana

Thailand has become the first Asian nation to move to decriminalize marijuana, although rules governing recreational use remain unclear. The country's Minister of Health, Anutin...

Thai Consumers Turn to Crocodile Meat As Pork Prices Soar

Consumers in Thailand have turned to crocodile meat in the face of soaring pork prices. Crocodile meat is now more affordable than pork, while consumers...