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Newly Elected Thai Lawmaker Sentenced to 6 Years for Defaming Monarchy

Parliament member Rukchanok Srinork of Thailand's opposition Move Forward party arrives at the criminal court for the verdict for allegedly violating the lese majesty law in Bangkok, Thailand, 13 December 2023. (Photo: AP)

BANGKOK (AP) — A court in Thailand convicted and sentenced a recently elected lawmaker Wednesday to six years in prison for defaming the monarchy under a controversial law that guards the royal institution.

Lao People’s Army Museum Unveils New Face After Renovation

The Lao People’s Army History Museum (Photo: PathedLao)

The Lao People’s Army History Museum in Vientiane Capital reopened its doors to the public on 13 December after undergoing extensive renovations, marking a major transformation for the historical institution.

Thai Police Seize Record Haul of 50 Million Methamphetamine Tablets Near Border With Myanmar

Thai soldiers stand beside seized 50 million methamphetamine pills hidden in sacks during a news conference at Thongphaphum Police station in Kanchanaburi province, Thailand, Wednesday 13 December 2023. (Photo: AP)

BANGKOK (AP) — Thai police have seized what is being called a record haul of methamphetamine tablets in the western province of Kanchanaburi, close to the Myanmar border.

Alarming Road Accident Statistics Prompt Stringent Measures for New Year Safety

Laos Records 458 Road Accidents in October
One of the accidents that occurred in October (photo: Laophatthana Newspaper)

As the year draws to a close, the country grapples with a somber reality. More than 800 lives were lost and nearly 1,000 people were injured in road accidents from January to November.

ASEAN-Israel Dialogue Gains Momentum Amidst Critical Geopolitical Dynamics

Israeli soldiers from the Home Front Command recover an Israeli flag as they search damaged cars for human remains and other evidence, following the deadly October 7 attack by Hamas gunmen, on a field near Netivot in southern Israel, November 1. REUTERS/Amir Cohen

As Laos gears up to take the helm of the ASEAN chairmanship in 2024, eyes turn to the potential impact on regional and global alliances.

The country will play a crucial role in steering the regional bloc’s agenda and priorities, and the ASEAN-Israel dialogue, long set to deepen economic and cultural exchanges, has now gained momentum.

Landmark Partnership Propels Laos Towards Greener Future

Deputy Governor of the Bank of Laos, Vathana Dalaloy (L) and IFC Country Manager for, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia, Thomas Jacobs, in Vientiane Capital on 12 December 2023. (Photo: Pasaxon)

The Central Bank of Laos (BOL) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) inked an agreement on 12 December to boost their partnership in promoting green finance.

UK, Australia Boost Laos’ Green Energy with Floating Solar Workshop

UK, Australia Boost Laos' Green Energy with Floating Solar Workshop
A group photo with The UK Ambassador to Laos Melanie Barlow at the center

Laos, with support from the British and Australian governments, is gearing up to boost its renewable energy initiatives after a three-day workshop focusing on floating solar technology.

Laos, Botswana Forge New Friendship in Landmark Signing Ceremony

Anouphab Vongnokeo, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Laos to the United Nations (UN), and Lemogang Kwape, Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of Botswana in a momentous signing ceremony for the establishment of diplomatic relations on 11 December 2023 in New York City, the United States. (Photo: Lao National Radio)

In a bid to strengthen diplomatic ties and foster friendship and bilateral cooperation, Laos and the Republic of Botswana engaged in a momentous signing ceremony for the establishment of diplomatic relations on 11 December in New York City, the United States.