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Thailand longs for rail link with China
Published on 23/10/2025
» As Thailand and China continue their long-standing collaboration on the Bangkok-Nong Khai high-speed rail project, public sentiment in Thailand remains a mix of anticipation and frustration.
Thailand, Laos set to open fifth bridge
News, Published on 18/10/2025
» Thailand and Laos are set to inaugurate the Fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge in December, marking a new milestone in regional transport and economic cooperation.
Anutin arrives in Laos on first trip as PM
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 16/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his Laotian counterpart pledged to intensify efforts against cross-border crime and promote trade during talks in Vientiane on Thursday, during the Thai premier’s first official international trip.
Passing of a giant
Life, John Clewley, Published on 11/10/2025
» Sad news reached the World Beat desk this week that Prof Dr Terry E. Miller of Kent State University in the US passed away on Oct 1. He was 80 years old.
DRT follows up on 2nd Thai-Lao bridge project
News, Published on 07/09/2025
» The Department of Rail Transport (DRT) is following up on progress of the proposed second Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge in Nong Khai, which aims to connect logistics to Laos via the Na Tha Cross-dock Warehouse.
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.