Laos welcomed 23,133 Japanese tourists in the first six months of 2026, a 36 percent jump from the same period last year, as the country ramps up tourism promotion in Japan.
The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism reported that Japanese arrivals have climbed steadily since 2022, rising from 6,848...
Global events including lockdowns and conflict have pushed rice prices upward across Asia.
Rice prices in Asia rose this week on account of several situations,...
Elections could be held in Thailand later this year as a result of a proposed dissolution of the Thai parliament.
Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand,...
The death of 37-year-old Thai actress Nida Patcharaveerapong, known as Tangmo, saw new developments last week, with fans in Laos following the story closely.
The...
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has left more than seven thousand Russian tourists stranded in Thailand.
Reuters reports that several hundred Ukrainians are likewise...
As the conflict in Ukraine continues, countries around the world have begun evacuating their citizens, with ASEAN countries rushing to get their people out.
The...
