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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...

Laos, Vietnam Sign Bilateral Agreements to Boost Relations

Prime Ministers of the two nations signed ten bilateral agreements on Wednesday to strengthen the partnership between the two countries. Prime Minister of Vietnam...

Vietnam PM Calls For Changes in Visa Policy to Ease Entry of Foreign Tourists

Vietnam Prime Minister Mr. Pham Minh Chinh directed relevant authorities on Monday to revise the country's current visa policy to facilitate the entry of...

Prime Minister of Vietnam in Laos for State Visit

Vietnamese Prime Minister, Mr. Pham Minh Chinh, is in Laos today to co-chair the 45th meeting of the Laos-Vietnam Inter-Governmental Committee from 11-12 January. Mr....

Schoolgirl in Thailand Killed by Knife Attack

A schoolgirl from Roi Et Province, Thailand was killed after a man stabbed her on a school bus on Friday. Bangkok Post reports that...

Lao Military Hospital Conducts the Country’s First Kidney Transplant Operation

103 Military Hospital has announced the success of the first kidney transplant operations in Laos, which was performed on two patients. Colonel Doctor. Savangxay Darasart,...

Is Laos Ready to Welcome Tourists from China?

With Laos trending as a travel destination over the past several months and China reopening its borders on Sunday, is the country prepared for...