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75 years of Thai-Lao relations
Oped, Krongkanit Rakcharoen, Published on 18/03/2026
» December is a meaningful month for the peoples of Thailand and the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), as it marks the national days of both countries -- 2 Dec for Lao PDR and 5 Dec for Thailand. December 2025 is particularly significant as it commemorates the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao PDR and, on 19 Dec, the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Thailand and the Lao PDR when both countries launched the formal establishment of diplomatic relations on 19 Dec 1950.
Their Majesties to visit Laos on Monday
Online Reporters, Published on 13/03/2026
» His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen will pay a three-day state visit to Laos starting on Monday.
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
AFP, 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.