Thailand

New Vientiane-Udon Thani Bus Route to Launch on 9 September

Thailand has just announced the launch of a new bus route connecting Laos’ Vientiane and Thailand’s Udon Thani International Airport, via Udon Thani city, strengthening cross-border travel links between the two countries. The Thai Transport Company (BKS), Thailand’s state-owned intercity and cross-border bus operator, will begin operating the service on...

Laos Hands Over 34 Thai Nationals in Seventh ST Vegas Transfer

On 2 September, Lao authorities handed over 34 Thai nationals to Thai authorities at...

Van Crash in Thailand Kills Two Lao Nationals, Injuries 12

A passenger van carrying 14 Lao nationals crashed and caught fire in Thailand's Roi...

Seven Dead, 15 Injured in Thailand School Shooting

Seven people have died, including a student gunman, after a shooting at a school...

Laos Deports 32 Thai Nationals After ST Vegas Raid

Laos has deported 32 Thai nationals following a major police operation at the ST...

Lao Railways Launches First Cross-Border Freight Service Using Its Own Rolling Stock

On 2 December, Lao National Railways introduced a new freight operation linking Thanaleng Station in Vientiane with Nong Khai Station, Thailand, across the Mekong. The...

Thailand Seizes USD 300 Million in Assets Linked to Cyber-Scam Networks

AFP - Thailand has seized more than USD 300 million in assets tied to criminal networks running multibillion-dollar scam centers in Southeast Asia, Prime Minister...

Thailand’s Afternoon Alcohol Sales Ban Lifted Ahead of New Year Celebrations

Laotian Times and AFP - Thailand has officially lifted its decades-old ban on alcohol sales between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM, a move aimed...

Indonesia, Thailand Race to Find Missing as Flood Toll Tops 600; Laos Sends Condolences

AFP and Laotian Times - Indonesian and Thai authorities raced on Sunday to clear debris and find hundreds of missing people as the death...

Thailand, Indonesia Begin Clean-up After Massive Floods Kill Hundreds

By Alfath Asmunda/AFP - The death toll from devastating floods and landslides in Southeast Asia climbed past 400 on Saturday as clean-up and search-and-rescue...

Thai Police Apologize for AI-Modified Flood Relief Image

AFP - Thai border police have apologised for publishing an AI-modified image showing flood relief rescuers in combat gear and wielding automatic weapons in...