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Thai Rockstar Sek Loso Released on Parole

On 24 June, Thai rock musician Seksan “Sek” Sukpimay, known as Sek Loso, walked free from prison in Phetchaburi province after authorities granted him temporary parole.  The 52-year-old founder and lead singer of Loso, one of Thailand’s most successful rock bands, has long drawn attention for his colorful personal life.  Police...

Laos, Cambodia Launch New Trade Route to China for Fruits, Crops

On 22 June, Laos and Cambodia launched coordinated export and transit procedures for plants...

Laos, China Approve Seven New Development Projects Worth USD 3.31 Million

Laos has secured seven new development projects worth USD3.31 million under the Mekong–Lancang Special...

Lao Deputy PM Holds Talks in Myanmar to Deepen Bilateral Ties

Laos and Myanmar are moving to expand bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors following an...

Vietnam Rolls Out Digital Pre-Arrival System

Vietnam has launched the Pre-Arrival Information (PAI) system, replacing the paper arrival card that...

Vietnam Bans ‘Barbie’ Movie Due to Illustration Showing China’s Territorial Claim

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam’s state media have reported that the government banned the distribution of the popular “Barbie” movie because it includes a view...

Dengue Fever Surges in Laos by Over 1,000 Cases Compared to Same Period in 2022

Laos has recorded an increase of more than 1,000 dengue fever cases compared to the same period from January to early July last year. A...

Thai Airways to Double Fleet, Focus on More Flights to India

Thailand’s biggest airline, Thai Airways International, has laid out plans to expand its fleet after seeking bankruptcy protection in 2020 due to inefficient management...

Lao National Assembly Celebrates International Day of Parliamentarism

During the ongoing Fifth Ordinary Session of the Lao National Assembly, constituents from the Ninth National Assembly Legislation celebrated the 134th anniversary of the...

Thai Officials Confiscate Over 500 Tons of Aniline Destined for Laos

Thai anti-narcotics and customs officials seized a total of 510.7 tones of aniline destined for Laos from a warehouse for dangerous chemicals in Laem...

Laos to Promote Domestic Production, Reduce Imports

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MTC) announced a number of measures to promote domestic production and reduce imports during the 5th Ordinary Session...