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Govt eyes rail ties with Laos, China
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/03/2025
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) plans to enhance the efficiency of its freight transport with Laos and China to stimulate trade and strengthen the kingdom's position as a regional rail hub.
Is this the year Laos breaks through?
Published on 02/01/2025
» Laos, a place that feels stuck in time, is at the precipice of change.
IEAT unveils plan to attract Chinese investment to Thailand
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/12/2024
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) plans to draw more Chinese investors to Thailand via a new Thailand-China collaboration dubbed "Two Countries, Twin Parks" that promotes investment and trade between the two nations.
Laos-China railway boosts trade and tourism, but also Beijing's clout
Published on 24/11/2024
» In the Laotian border town of Boten, the arrival of a sleek, modern train on a route that connects with southern China is a sign of growing trade and tourism links between one of Southeast Asia's poorest countries and its giant neighbour. But it also signifies a marked rise in Chinese influence in Laos, and the drawing of the country closer into Beijing's orbit.
Like bamboo swaying in the wind
News, Published on 18/11/2024
» When a powerful country comes courting, a smaller country is wise not to reject the courtship out of hand, even if it isn't fully swayed or convinced. The lesser of the two powers may appear to be an eager, willing and ready partner, but there may well be a measure of ambiguity behind the ready acquiescence and responsive smile.
China leveraging Laos to link up its Southeast Asian economic interests
Published on 28/10/2024
» China aims to scale up infrastructure construction in uniquely strategic Laos to accelerate trade and investment throughout Southeast Asia as Chinese businesses scout for space to grow offshore, analysts said.
A weekend in Vientiane
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 30/05/2024
» Just a 45-minute drive across the First Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge and with a linguistic resemblance to the Isan dialect, Vientiane is one of the most welcoming destinations for Thais seeking a weekend experience. This humble town radiates the allure of a bygone colonial age and its laid-back lifestyle allows visitors to avoid any rushing.
Bangkok-Savannakhet air link to boost tourism
Online Reporters, Published on 02/02/2024
» Laos will introduce a new air link between Savannakhet and Bangkok next month to attract tourists during a campaign to visit the country this year.
Srettha hopes for resumption of panda diplomacy
Published on 29/01/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin expressed hopes China will soon send another giant panda to Thailand, following the death of crowd favourite Lin Hui, as the two countries agreed to accelerate work on the long-delayed railway link through Laos.
Visa-free access to China sought
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 08/12/2023
» Thailand is asking China to grant visa exemptions for Thai tourists with a government panel set to travel to the country to discuss the matter by the end of this month.