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...

Thailand to Begin Construction of Border Fence with Cambodia

Thailand will begin construction of a border fence along its frontier with Cambodia in April, Thai military officials said. The project aims to stregthen...

Thai Tourist Bookings to Laos Surge 5,262 Percent on Trip.com, Report Shows

Thai tourist bookings to Laos have surged 5,262 percent in 2026, according to Trip.com's latest travel report, with the China-Laos railway credited as a...

Laos, Thailand Discuss Construction of Sixth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge

Laos and Thailand held formal discussions on the proposed sixth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge, a major infrastructure project aimed at strengthening transport links and cross-border...

Two Lao Nationals Arrested in Thailand for Trafficking “Happy Water”

Thai authorities have arrested two Lao nationals after seizing approximately 6.5 kilograms of the synthetic drug known as "Happy Water," which traffickers had cleverly...

Thailand Orders Suspension of Fuel Exports, Raising Risk of Shortages in Laos

Thailand has ordered the temporary suspension of fuel exports following Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a move that poses a direct threat...

Thailand to Raise International Departure Tax by 53 Percent from 20 June

Thailand is set to increase the international departure Passenger Service Charge from 20 June.  The move will be implemented across six major airports, which include...