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Thai Authorities Discover 85 Bodies Allegedly Linked to Controversial Monk-Led Cult

Thai authorities have uncovered 85 human bodies at three locations in Thailand’s Phichit and Kamphaeng Phet provinces. The bodies are allegedly linked to a monk-led cult accused of improperly handling donated cadavers. The most recent discovery occurred on 26 November, when 32 bodies were found at Wat Pa Sriwilai in Phichit’s...

Eight Detained in Laos Over Tourist Deaths Linked to Methanol Poisoning at Vang Vieng Hostel

On 25 November, the Vang Vieng police arrested eight individuals allegedly linked to the...

Thai Court Issues Warrant for Healthcare Mogul Over Fraud Linked to Laos, Vietnam

Thailand’s Criminal Court issued arrest warrants on 22 November for Boon Vanasin, a Thai...

Two Danish Tourists, One American Dead in Vang Vieng from Methanol Poisoning, Official Report Says

The Lao government confirmed the deaths from methanol poisoning of two Danish tourists and...

ASEAN Defense Ministers Unite in Laos for Peace and Security Talks

The 18th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and the 11th ADMM-Plus successfully concluded in...

Delivery Hero Confirms Talks on Partial Sale of Foodpanda’s Asian Business

Delivery Hero, a Berlin-based multinational online food ordering and delivery company confirmed it is in talks to sell part of its Asia business on...

South Korea’s President Warns Against Russia-North Korea Military Cooperation

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol said the international community “will unite more tightly” to cope with deepening military...

ADB Lowers Laos’ 2023 Economic Growth Forecast to 3.7 Percent

According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), economic growth in Laos will be slower than expected due to weaker growth prospects in China, adverse...

Popular 90 Day Fiance Contestants Meet in Laos

As seen in a new Instagram post, a fan-favorite couple from the US reality show, 90 Day Fiance, met up in Laos with a...

Laos to Benefit From Singapore’s Renewable Energy Shift

As ASEAN countries ink deals to move away from fossil fuel consumption and toward renewable energy sources, Laos is set to benefit from this...

Laos Confirms First Case of Monkeypox, Ministry of Health Issues Guidelines

The Lao Ministry of Health (MOH) issued a notice today confirming the first case of monkeypox infection in the country, involving an individual with...