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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...

Actor To Swim To Laos From Thailand

Actor/singer Phakin “Tono” Khamwilaisak will swim the Mekong river from Thailand to Laos to raise funds for charity. The Thaiger reported yesterday that the 36-year-old...

Thailand Looks to Indian Weddings for New Tourism Revenue

Thailand is looking to Indian weddings as a new source of tourism following the loss of Chinese visitors this year. Nikkei reports that officials believe...

Cambodia Bans Talc Powder Imports Over Asbestos

Cambodia has temporarily halted imports and distribution of talcum powder products after asbestos was discovered in several brands of baby powder. Khmer Times reports...

Former UK Ambassador Arrested in Myanmar

The UK's former ambassador to Burma/Myanmar, Vicky Bowman, has been arrested in Yangon, the nation's capital. BBC News reports that Ms. Bowman and her husband...

Global Coffee Prices to Rise Amid Drop in Vietnam Supply

Vietnam's large stockpile of coffee beans is diminishing, a development that is expected to push global coffee prices even higher. Traders surveyed by Bloomberg predict...

UN Regional Forum on Statistics Explores Data Governance Issues

Heads of national statistical offices, statisticians and other experts from across the region are meeting this week at the United Nations Economic and Social...