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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...

Thailand Continues Ban on Quarantine-Free Entry as Omicron Spreads

Thailand's Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration is to meet later this week to review the suspension of quarantine-free entry programs for vaccinated tourists amid...

Thai Businesses Concerned About Agricultural Sector Following Laos-China Railway Opening

The Thai Chamber of Commerce has raised concerns that the Laos-China Railway could hurt Thailand's agricultural economy and the competitiveness of its businesses. The chamber...

Thailand Suspends Test And Go Travel Scheme

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the immediate suspension of the "Test and Go" travel scheme. According to Thai media, the PM said that...

Thai Journalist Apologizes to Laos for Criticism of Laos-China Railway

A Thai media personality who made waves recently after criticizing the Laos-China Railway has apologized for his careless comments. The host of a Thai National...

Laos Responds to Criticism by Thai Media on Laos-China Railway

State media in Laos has responded to reports from journalists in Thailand claiming that tickets for the Laos-China Railway are too expensive for ordinary...

Thai PM Tells Residents to Raise Chickens to Overcome Poverty

The Prime Minister of Thailand, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, has advised residents of his country to raise two chickens per family to help them save...