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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...

UN Envoy for Myanmar Noeleen Heyzer to Leave Post in June

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Noeleen Heyzer, the UN special envoy for conflict-torn Myanmar, will be leaving the job in June, the United Nations announced...

UN Chief Implicitly Criticizes Cambodia’s Upcoming Elections After Top Opposition Party Ban

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres implicitly criticized Cambodia’s upcoming elections Wednesday for failing to be inclusive, after the top opposition party...

BOL Shares New Credit Policy to Stimulate Lao Economy

The Bank of Lao PDR convened a meeting at the Prime Minister's Office on Tuesday to discuss implementing a new credit policy aimed at...

Thailand’s Tourism Authority Keen on PM Candidate Pita Limjaroenrat as New Ambassador

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is planning to approach Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the Move Forward party who won the May 2023...

Explainer: Amended Lao Law on Foreign Currency Management

Over the past two years, Laos has experienced a sharp depreciation of its local currency, the LAK, against foreign currencies. The government has taken...

Lao-Korean Pokémon Player to Compete at Pokémon World Championships in Japan

A Lao-Korean Pokémon player will compete in the upcoming Pokémon World Championships in Japan from 11 to 13 August this year.  21-year-old Jong Dae Jong,...