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Thai Court Acquits 5 Who Were Accused of Blocking Queen’s Motorcade During 2020 Protests

Student activist Bunkueanun Paothong, right, with activist Ekachai Hongkangwan talks to reporters before leaving a criminal court in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, June 28, 2023. A court in Thailand on Wednesday acquitted the 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 jail or even the death penalty. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

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.

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

Mathew Samperu of Kenya received a gold medal (middle), Berihun Yerga Selashi (left) of Ethiopia and John Muiruri of Kenya (right) receive silver and bronze medals on the stage.

Athletes from Kenya and Ethiopia won a half-marathon organized at the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Bokeo Province on Monday.

Cambodian Leader Hun Sen, Huge Facebook Fan, Says He Is Jumping Ship to Telegram

FILE-Cambodia Prime Minister Hun Sen, right, shows a mobile device to Philippine's President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., during the ASEAN - South Korea Summits (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen, a devoted and very active user of Facebook, says he will no longer upload to the platform, and instead depend on the Telegram app for getting his message across. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath, File) ASSOCIATED PRESS

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, a devoted and very active user of Facebook — on which he has posted everything from photos of his grandchildren to threats against his political enemies — said Wednesday that he will no longer upload to the platform and will instead depend on the Telegram app to get his message across.

Laos Supports Timor-Leste in Strengthening Capacity for ASEAN Accession

Laos Aids Timor-Leste in Building Capacity to ASEAN Accession 
Flags from the bloc's member countries. (Photo: Pixabay)

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

Constituents Raise Pressing Issues in Laos at National Assembly Session
The Fifth Ordinary of the Ninth National Assembly Legislature. (Photo: Phouthen Pasaxon News)

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

Flooding in Nongniew Village, Sikhottabong District, Vientiane Capital on 26 June.
Flash flooding has been reported in parts of Vientiane Capital this week, with residents saying the chronic issue is caused by poor drainage.

Laos National Assembly Members Call for Increase in Minimum Wage

Mrs. Saysomsuen Photisan, Savannakhet province constituency 13, during the 5 ordinary session of the National Assembly (Photo: Paxason)

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, Lao Government Collaborate on Big Data Management Feasibility Study
Signing ceremony of the Mou between Saysana Group and the Lao Government. (Photo: NOU)

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.