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Thai PM sends condolences on passing of ex-Lao leader
Post Reporters, Published on 03/04/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed her condolences on Thursday over the passing of the former president of Laos, Khamtai Siphandone at the age of 101.
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.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Oct 20-26
Guru, Published on 20/10/2023
» Guru by Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Lao households struggle to survive amid high inflation
Published on 04/08/2023
» VIENTIANE: The cost of living in Laos continued to rise due to the depreciation of the Lao currency kip and high inflation, affecting household incomes and people's standard of living.
Move Forward fever grips SE Asia
News, Published on 18/06/2023
» The Move Forward Party's (MFP) triumph in the general election has sparked new hope for political change in the region, as experts expect the ascendance of an MFP-led progressive government will help shift the landscape of international relations in Southeast Asia toward a more liberal democracy.
Lao DPM hails railway as pride of Laos
Published on 04/12/2022
» VIENTIANE: Lao Deputy Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has hailed the Laos-China Railway as a pride of Laos.
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.
Looming debt crunch positions Laos as next possible Asia default
Published on 15/06/2022
» Laos, with dwindling cash reserves and surging inflation, is facing some of the same strains that pushed Sri Lanka to default and threatens Pakistan’s balance of payments.
Laos names PM Thongloun as new party leader
Published on 15/01/2021
» The Lao People’s Revolutionary Party on Friday elected Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith as new secretary general, replacing retiring party chief Bounnhang Vorachit, state media reported as the long-ruling party wrapped up its three-day congress.