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Laos envoy bids farewell
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/10/2025
» Laos' ambassador, Khamphan Anlavan, met Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday at the conclusion of his posting to Thailand and to reaffirm continued strong bilateral ties between both nations.
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.
Packed agenda awaits PM at Asean summit in Laos
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 07/10/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will join the 44th and 45th Asean Summits and related summits during Oct 8-11 in Vientiane, Laos.
PM seeks boost from Laos ties
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 31/10/2023
» Thailand and Laos will work together to boost the value of bilateral trade to US$11 billion (395.7 billion baht) in the next two years, according to government spokesman Chai Wacharonke.
Cambodia and Laos in the regional mix
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 30/09/2022
» As geopolitical tensions from Russian aggression in Ukraine and the ongoing United States-China rivalry intensify, Southeast Asia will be hard-pressed to maintain peace and security. Despite their relatively small size, Cambodia and Laos are two countries whose political trajectories will shape regional outcomes. While Cambodia has consolidated domestic political power with dynamic economic expansion, Laos is looking like a regional laggard facing a deep debt crisis. As Cambodia moves forward, Laos is at risk of being left behind.
PM in Tokyo for first on-site visit to Nikkei Forum
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/05/2022
» Prime Minister and Defence Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha left Thailand on Wednesday night to attend the 27th International Conference on the Future of Asia, also known as the Nikkei Forum in Tokyo, that runs from Thursday to Friday.
Laos’ scenic railway built on mountain of Chinese debt
AFP, Published on 19/12/2021
» Laos opened a new $6 billion rail link with China to much fanfare this month, but analysts warn the party could be short-lived as the government grapples with a potential debt crisis.
Laos opens Chinese-built railway line
Published on 03/12/2021
» VIENTIANE: A sleek red, blue and white bullet train departed a new Vientiane station on Friday signalling the opening of Laos' US$6 billion Chinese-built railway -- a project tangled in debt and high hopes of an economic boost.
Laos opens Chinese-built railway line
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/12/2021
» Laos is set to open a US$6 billion Chinese-built railway on Friday, with debt concerns balanced against hopes it could boost the country's struggling economy.
Laos tightens border watch after virus imports from Thailand
Published on 25/01/2021
» Laos has tightened controls against illegal entry after two coronavirus imports from Thailand underscored fears that the virus outbreak in Thailand could spill over the border.