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Thailand, Laos hail new friendship bridge
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/12/2025
» Thailand and Laos welcome the inauguration ceremony of the Fifth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge (Bueng Kan–Bolikhamsai), which will be held on Thursday.
Laos cleared to export fresh durians to China as Malaysia, Thailand face new rival
Published on 19/12/2025
» Laos has received approval to begin exporting fresh durians to China, becoming the latest Southeast Asian nation to vie for a slice of the vast Chinese market for the tropical fruit.
Mines, rivers, and a regional crisis
Oped, Published on 18/12/2025
» 'When I was a child, the Kok River and the Mekong were clear and alive. We drank directly from the river. Women and mothers gathered along the banks, hauling in fishing nets fully loaded with heavy fish, which we cooked and ate the same day. We were happy. We lived without fear -- fear of toxins, fear for our health.
Mekong commission alerted to river pollution emergency
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/11/2025
» CHIANG RAI - Environmental groups have urged the Mekong River Commission (MRC) to treat the contamination found in the Mekong, Kok, Sai and Ruak rivers as an emergency issue while calling for basin-wide water-quality monitoring.
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.
Siam Society presents unique collection of Lao textile rarities
Life, Published on 16/10/2025
» "Special Collection Of Lao Textiles Acquired In 1992" is the next programme of the Thai Textile Society's Collector's Corner series, held at Siam Society, Asok Road, on Saturday at 10am.
Ascott sees revenue and rates reviving next year
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 09/10/2025
» The Ascott Limited Thailand, the wholly owned lodging business unit of Singapore-based CapitaLand Investment, expects revenue, occupancy and room rates to recover in 2026, with plans to diversify into resort destinations such as Phuket and secure a management contract in Hat Yai.
Khon Kaen–Vientiane cross-border bus service to resume Oct 10
Online Reporters, Published on 05/10/2025
» The Transport Company (Bor Kor Sor), Thailand’s state-owned interprovincial bus operator, will resume its international bus service between Khon Kaen and Vientiane, in cooperation with the Vientiane Capital State Bus Enterprise (VCSBE), from Oct 10 after a temporary suspension.