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ASEAN Mayors, Governors Gather in Laos to Focus on Connectivity, Sustainability

Vientiane is hosting the Meeting of Governors and Mayors of ASEAN Capitals 2024 (MGMAC 2024) and the ASEAN Mayors Forum 2024 (AMF 2024) from 18-19 September. These events bring together leaders from ASEAN cities, provinces, and capitals under the theme “Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience for Sustainable Development of ASEAN...

Lao Mathematics Association Launched to Boost National Competitiveness

The Lao Mathematics Association (LMA) was officially launched on 14 September at the National...

Luxembourg Development Cooperation Supports Lao Red Cross with High-Tech Blood Cold Chain Equipment

Luxembourg has handed over state-of-the-art blood cold chain equipment to the Lao Red Cross,...

Critical Flood Warnings in Northern Laos: Relief Teams Mobilize, Donations Needed

In response to the severe flooding affecting northern Laos, the Natural Disaster Monitoring Committee...

Thailand, Laos Announce New Udon Thani-Vang Vieng Bus Route

Representatives from Thailand's Transport Company Limited, the Department of Land Transport (DLT) of Thailand,...

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...

ASEAN Tourism Reopens Amid Renewed Challenges

ASEAN tourism ministers announced the reopening of tourism in the region at the close of the ASEAN Tourism Forum held in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. During the...

Thailand Ships 1,000 Tonnes of Rice to China Via Laos-China Railway

A shipment of 1,000 tonnes of rice from Thailand has been delivered to China via the Laos-China Railway. According to an announcement by Thailand's Agriculture...

Thailand to Resume Test And Go Travel Scheme

Thailand has announced it is to resume the Test and Go travel scheme from 1 February. The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration announced today that...