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75 years of Thai-Lao relations
Oped, Published on 18/03/2026
» December is a meaningful month for the peoples of Thailand and the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), as it marks the national days of both countries -- 2 Dec for Lao PDR and 5 Dec for Thailand. December 2025 is particularly significant as it commemorates the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao PDR and, on 19 Dec, the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Thailand and the Lao PDR when both countries launched the formal establishment of diplomatic relations on 19 Dec 1950.
African voodoo vibes are resurrected on Antoine Dougbe Et L'Orchestre Poly-Rythmo
Life, John Clewley, Published on 14/03/2026
» Benin is little known for its influence on African popular music. It is better known as the home of vodun, an ancient religion native to West Africa and the root of the syncretic religion voodoo found in Haiti and New Orleans.
Their Majesties to visit Laos on Monday
Online Reporters, Published on 13/03/2026
» His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen will pay a three-day state visit to Laos starting on Monday.
Seven held in kidnapping, suspected killing of Bangkok businessman
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 04/03/2026
» Police have detained seven people suspected of kidnapping the manager of a Bangkok medical instrument company, who was then believed to have been killed and his body burned in Lop Buri.
Lamphun rushes to contain wildfires
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/03/2026
» Authorities have intensified firefighting efforts in Pa Sang district in the northern province of Lamphun after wildfires spread across steep mountainous terrain, making ground operations hazardous.
Ambassador visits Oct 7 families
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 01/03/2026
» Israeli Ambassador to Thailand Alona Fisher-Kamm visited three northeastern provinces last week to convey condolences and support to the families of four Thai agricultural workers killed in the Oct 7, 2023, attacks in Israel.
1.3m speed pills seized on Mekong riverbank
Online Reporters, Published on 28/02/2026
» A Lao drug smuggler has been arrested and more than 1.3 million speed pills seized during a navy patrol along the Mekong River in Sangkhom district of Nong Khai.
European business group eyes Thai rail
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/02/2026
» A working group of the European Association for Business and Commerce (EABC) has expressed strong interest in supporting Thailand's expanding logistics and rail sectors, citing the country's 2,400-kilometre double-track railway network as a key driver of lower regional transport costs and stronger supply-chain efficiency.
Rhythms of the Northeast
Life, John Clewley, Published on 21/02/2026
» The first Maha Morlum Festival, a showcase soft power event, was held in Maha Sarakham from Feb 13-14 and World Beat travelled to the Isan province to enjoy the two-day, one-night immersive experience promised by the event's organisers.
Thai–Chinese high-speed rail phase 1 hits 51%
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/02/2026
» The first phase of the Thai–Chinese high-speed rail project has reached 51.74% progress, says the State Railway of Thailand (SRT).