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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 Considers Reopening of Borders to Group Tours

The government of Laos has begun to consider opening its borders to certain groups if the right conditions can be met and vaccination rates...

Thai Conspiracy Theorist Calls on Lao Authorities to Investigate Naga Fireballs

A Thai national and head of a group of conspiracy theorists has called on authorities in Laos to investigate the source of mysterious fireballs...

Laos Among 72 Countries Approved by Vietnam for Entry into the Country

Laos is among 72 countries listed as being approved by Vietnam for entry into the country upon its reopening. A list of vaccines recognized as...

Myanmar Excluded from ASEAN Summit

Myanmar's military chief Min Aung Hlaing has expressed disappointment at being excluded from an upcoming foreign ministers summit. According to a statement by the group,...

Thailand to Reopen for Vaccinated Visitors from 10 Countries in November

Thailand has announced it will lift Covid-19 quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated tourists from ten low-risk countries this November. Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said...

ASEAN May Exclude Myanmar From Next Summit

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is discussing excluding Myanmar's leader from a summit later this month after the country has failed to...