BANGKOK (AP) — A court in Thailand on Wednesday acquitted a student activist and four other people of impeding the motorcade of the country’s queen during pro-democracy demonstrations in 2020, an offense that could have seen them sentenced to 16 years in prison or even the death penalty.
Thai Court Acquits 5 Who Were Accused of Blocking Queen’s Motorcade During 2020 Protests

Runners from Kenya and Ethiopia Win Half-Marathon at Golden Triangle SEZ

Athletes from Kenya and Ethiopia won a half-marathon organized at the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Bokeo Province on Monday.
Laos Supports Timor-Leste in Strengthening Capacity for ASEAN Accession
Various ministries and organizations in Laos held a capacity-building workshop for Timor-Leste, ahead of its accession to ASEAN, which took place from 26-30 June.
Economic Woes, Unemployment, Labor Shortages Raised at Laos National Assembly Session
The ongoing Fifth Ordinary Session of the Ninth National Assembly Legislature has seen numerous issues raised to the government, with constituents recommending measures to resolve pressing economic and social issues faced by the country.
Vientiane Capital Suffers Flash Floods Due to Poor Drainage and Infrastructure Maintenance
Laos National Assembly Members Call for Increase in Minimum Wage

National Assembly members from various constituencies commented on the government’s socio-economic development plan, state budget plan, and monetary plan during the ongoing 5th ordinary session of the 9th National Assembly in Vientiane Capital, and urged for measures to assist its suffering economy.
Saysana Group, Lao Government Collaborate on Big Data Management Feasibility Study
Saysana Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Lao Government to conduct a feasibility study for the development of a national and inclusive big data management project on 26 June at the Lao Plaza Hotel.