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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 Vientiane, Laos, from 19 to 22 November. Held under the theme “Working Together for Peace, Security, and Strength of ASEAN.” The dialogue brought together defense ministers from ASEAN countries, Timor-Leste as an observer, and eight dialogue...

ASEAN Youth Organization Successfully Opened the ASEAN Youth Conference 2024

The ASEAN Youth Organization (AYO) proudly hosted the Opening Ceremony of the 7th ASEAN...

Lao Bodybuilders Shine at World Championship, Claim Two Gold Medals

Two Lao bodybuilders, Chintana Khambounheuang and Khamla Samavong, each won a gold medal at...

K-Pop Star BamBam Lights Up ASEAN-Korea Music Festival 2024 in Vientiane

Popular K-pop star BamBam was the leading star at the 2024 ASEAN-Korea Music Festival...

Laos, Thai, Myanmar Action Plan Launched to Address Transboundary Haze

On 29 October, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar gathered to discuss action plans to tackle...

Thailand Drops Second RT-PCR Test Requirement for Tourists

Thailand has officially dropped its requirement for a second RT-PCR test among tourists and returning expatriates. Under previous regulations, arrivals in Thailand were required to...

Monkeys Found Bagged Alive in Thailand 

Nearly one hundred monkeys were found in an abandoned house in Thailand’s Saraburi Province, where the animals are believed to have been kept by...

Thais Take to Social Media for Road Safety Revolution

Following several high-profile traffic deaths, including the death of a doctor struck by a motorcyclist in a protected pedestrian crossing, a surge of Thai...

Flights Resume Between Laos and Vietnam

Vietnam has resumed flights between Laos and 18 other countries as it reopens to tourism. According to VietnamNet, the country now has active routes between...

Vietnam to Reopen International Tourism From 15 March

The Vietnamese government agreed on Wednesday to restart inbound and outbound tourism under new normal conditions beginning 15 March. VN Express reports that Deputy Prime...

Thai Baht Reaches Five-Month High

The Thai baht hit a five-month high on Monday with optimism over the nation’s tourism sector boosting inflows. Reuters reports that the baht rose as...