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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...

Lao Woman Shot Dead in Thailand Over Love Quarrel

A 42-year-old Lao woman was shot and killed at a karaoke bar in Thailand’s Phatthalung Province, on 11 March at around 9:00 pm. The incident...

Most Asian Stocks Drop as Trump Trade Policy Sows Uncertainty

Hong Kong, China AFP-Asian equities mostly fell 5 March as investors fret over Donald Trump's ever-changing trade policies amid increasing concern that his tariffs could...

Thailand Waives Re-Entry Fees for Lao, Cambodian, Myanmar Workers During Songkran

On 12 March, The Thai government announced a temporary exemption from re-entry fees for migrant workers from Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar, allowing them to...

Thailand to Increase Domestic Flight, Reduce Airfares for Thai New Year Holiday

Airlines in Thailand will operate 124 additional domestic flights during the Songkran (Thai New Year) holiday to meet the expected surge in demand. On 10...

Ex-Philippine President Duterte Arrested for Crimes Against Humanity

AFP -Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on 11 March in Manila by police acting on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant citing...

Thailand Repatriates Hundreds More Chinese Scam Center Workers

Bangkok, Thailand AFP-Hundreds of Chinese nationals freed from Myanmar online scam centers flew home through Thailand on 6 March, as the kingdom said it aimed...