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Thai Man Openly Sells Counterfeit Banknotes Online

Thai Media Alerts Twitter Account Selling Fake Banknotes
A pile of THB 1,000 banknotes (photo: Hua Hin Today)

Authorities in Thailand are looking for a man believed to be on the run after openly advertising the sale of counterfeit Thai currency online.

Myanmar Plans August Elections Under Strict New Rules

Voters in Myanmar elections held in 2015
Voters in Myanmar elections held in 2015

Myanmar’s military has promised to hold elections by August this year, but strict new laws on political parties have raised questions about the freedom and fairness of the polls.

Thai Motorcyclist Arrested for Illegally Crossing Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge

Suthi Amphornthip, a 31-year-old Roi Et resident, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses.

Police in Mukdahan Province apprehended a Thai national following an illegal border crossing with a motorcycle at the Second Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge on Monday.

Ready to Rock? Hard Rock Cafe Officially Reopens in Vientiane

Hard Rock Cafe Vientiane (Photo: Khempheng Vongphachanh)
Hard Rock Cafe Vientiane (Photo: Khempheng Vongphachanh)

Classic rock ’n’ roll-themed restaurant, Hard Rock Cafe, has announced its reopening in Vientiane Capital this month.

Young Professionals in Laos Adopt LinkedIn for Serious Social Media

LinkedIn

With LinkedIn reporting rapid growth around the world, the social media platform has also seen increased adoption among professionals in Laos.

Brunei to Increase Long-term LNG Sales to Japan

Brunei LNG plant

Brunei LNG will begin supplying liquified natural gas to Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. (JAPEX) in April, as the business aims to stabilize its finances by increasing shipments to its largest export market.

Laos Launches New Website to Provide Information for Business Registration

Business

A new website outlining the steps required to register a business in Laos was launched on Wednesday, expected to assist investors by simplifying the process.

As Air Pollution Worsens, Bangkok Residents to Work From Home

Air Pollution in Bangkok
Air Pollution in Bangkok

Authorities in Thailand have advised residents of Bangkok to work from home and wear respirator masks outdoors amid rising air pollution.