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...

Cambodia, Thailand Agree to Extend Peace Pact

Laotian Times/AFP - Thailand and Cambodia agreed on 7 August to extend a shaky ceasefire deal that followed five days of deadly hostilities along...

Vietnam Allows All Women to Access Fertility Treatments by Choice

Starting on 1 October, Vietnam will allow all women to access assisted reproductive technologies (ART), including egg freezing and in vitro fertilization (IVF), based...

Thai, Cambodian Border Remains Calm as Diplomatic Talks Continue

The situation along the Thai-Cambodian border remained calm on the morning of 5 August, coinciding with ongoing General Border Committee (GBC) meetings between Thailand...

Thailand, Cambodia Trade Accusations Ahead of Key Border Talks

Tensions are rising along the Thailand-Cambodia border as both sides trade accusations of military provocations ahead of the General Border Committee (GBC) meeting from...

Thai-Cambodian Cyberwarriors Battle on Despite Truce

By Nattakorn Ploddee with Suy Se in Phnom Penh/AFP - Thailand and Cambodia may have reached a ceasefire to halt their bloody border clashes,...

Laos, Myanmar Stuck at 40% Tariff Rate as US Reciprocal Trade Regime Takes Effect

The United States' updated reciprocal tariff regime officially took effect today, hitting several Southeast Asian economies with a range of steep new import taxes.  Despite...