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Mekong River scenic road project now 16% complete
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/08/2025
» The Naga Withi project, a new scenic road along the Mekong River in the Northeast, is 16% complete ahead of its slated completion in 2027, said the Department of Rural Roads (DRR).
Lao smugglers caught with illegal cough syrup
News, Online Reporters, Published on 22/07/2025
» Two Lao nationals were arrested at the Mukdahan border checkpoint while attempting to smuggle 8,000 bottles of unapproved cough syrup out of Thailand, customs officials said.
Cambodians flood Thai border to buy fuel
News, Published on 21/06/2025
» A fuel shortage in Cambodia has triggered a surge of cross-border traffic into Thailand, as Cambodian motorists flock to fill their tanks with cheaper and more readily available fuel.
High hopes for fifth Thai-Lao bridge
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/06/2025
» The fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, connecting Bueng Kan province in northeastern Thailand with Bolikhamxay province in Laos, is scheduled to open by the end of this year.
Thailand and Laos agree to deepen cross-border connectivity, ties
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 25/05/2025
» Thailand and Laos have agreed to deepen cross-border cooperation through a new master plan aimed at enhancing bilateral connectivity, particularly in transport infrastructure and logistics.
Toxic metals found in northern rivers spark health concerns
Online Reporters, Published on 20/05/2025
» High levels of arsenic and lead have been detected in the Sai River and parts of the Kok River in Chiang Rai province, raising concerns over water safety, local fish populations, and potential health risks for local communities, according to a recent government report.
Lao woman found with ecstasy haul
News, Published on 13/05/2025
» NONG KHAI: A 23-year-old Lao woman was arrested at the border checkpoint on the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge for attempting to smuggle 137,000 ecstasy pills, valued at approximately 55 million baht, into the kingdom.
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.
Savannakhet pitches ‘pilgrimages’ to Thais
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/03/2025
» Savannakhet province in Laos is touting pilgrimage tourism targeting Thai travellers who want to pay respects to the three Buddha relics in both countries.
Joint team cracks down on illegal cross-border cables
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 28/02/2025
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) plans to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Highways to jointly inspect and suppress the illegal laying of cross-border cable networks utilised by cybercriminals.