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In Laos, price of free speech a heavy one
News, Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal & Adam Bemma, Published on 20/02/2020
» The imprisonment of Houayheuang "Muay" Xayabouly, a young, female Lao environmentalist turned internet activist who simply asked for help for flood victims, should be a matter of deep concern to the international community.
Region's businesses lag on rights issues
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 24/06/2019
» Even though economic development was one the key agenda items at the 34th Asean Summit held in Bangkok last week, human rights protection in the context of business operations seemed to not get sufficient attention from Asean leaders.
Humanitarian aid fails to reach millions in need
News, Xavier Castellanos, Published on 24/01/2019
» In 2015, the world pledged to "leave no one behind" as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. But millions of people are still being left behind in humanitarian crises.
Thailand, Laos join forces
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/12/2018
» Thailand and Laos yesterday reaffirmed their policy of not allowing any individuals or groups to use their soil in order to plan out or carry out activities which undermine the security of another country.
Improved Thai-Lao border trade sought in Vientiane
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/12/2018
» Thailand and Laos aim to increase bilateral cooperation in three areas -- politics and security, the economy, and society and development -- at the 3rd Joint Cabinet Retreat (JCR) on Thursday in Vientiane, the Lao capital.
Lao dam burst lessons for Thai firms
News, Emilie Pradichit & Debbie Stothard, Published on 28/08/2018
» While the world reacted with shock at the recent dam collapse in Laos, attention was mainly focused on the victims and the patchy response of the Lao government. More than a month later, serious questions arise concerning the role and responsibilities of international companies involved in the fatal project, including those from Thailand.
Dam collapse: Was it human error?
News, Kasemsan Manomaiphiboon, Published on 23/08/2018
» The July 23 collapse of one of the saddle dams of the 410-megawatt Xe-Pian-Xe-Namnoy hydropower complex, situated on the mountaintop in the southeast section of Bolaven Plateau in southern Laos, demands a full clear answer as to what actually happened.
Awareness is key for global sustainability
News, Jeffrey Williamson, Published on 21/08/2018
» In a recent opinion piece, the writer raised a universal point when discussing the use of farm chemicals.
Activists call on Laos dam operator to own up
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 10/08/2018
» Activists and regional development experts on Thursday demanded Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy Power Company (PNPC) to take responsibility for all damages caused by the Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy dam, which collapsed on July 25.
Reckless development sows seeds of disaster
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 09/08/2018
» As monsoon rains have struck the Mekong region recently, some countries have been hit hard by flooding. These disasters reflect the fact that the region's development projects have not fully recognised climate change impacts and so lack plans to deal with them.