Laos
Laos news in Thailand, featuring cross-border trade, travel, and diplomatic ties.
- World News
Laos to ban public from holding foreign currencies
The Central Bank of Laos plans to ban residents from…
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Thai and Laotian officials discuss border trafficking
Thai and Laotian officials met in Bangkok today to discuss…
- World News
Quarantine waivered allowing 160,000 migrant workers to enter Thailand
In an effort to stop illegal border crossers looking for…
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5-year action plan signed by Thailand and Laos
A 5 year action plan was signed yesterday between Thailand…
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Record breaking amount of methamphetamine pills seized in Asia
More than one billion methamphetamine pills were seized in East…
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Thai man held hostage by Laos bandits found dead in Mekong River
The body of a Thai man held hostage by Laos…
- Thailand News
“I still love her:” Laos woman marries Thai man then runs away with the dowry
Today, a heartbroken Thai man recounted the story of how…
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Laos experiencing a petrol crisis due to high inflation
The Lao government denied there was a national petrol crisis…
- Thailand News
Thailand aims to employ army of 150,000 migrant workers to solve labour shortage
Thailand is looking to bring in more labourers from neighbouring…
- Thailand News
Police arrest tiger cub smugglers in Central Thailand
Police seized a four month old tiger cub in a…
- Northern Thailand News
Chiang Rai officials detain 12 Chinese nationals after illegal border crossings
Border officials in the northern province of Chiang Rai have…
- World News
Laos and Thailand agree to re-open border checkpoints
The government of Laos has agreed to re-open border checkpoints…
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Second Thai-Laos friendship bridge will house both railway and motorway- Transport Minister
Thailand is planning to build a bridge to Laos across…
- Thailand News
Thai customs officials have dogs sniff for pork at Laos border to prevent smuggling
Thai customs and livestock officials now have trained dogs sniffing…
- World News
Myanmar sees rapid uptick of narcotics production, trafficking since coup
Illicit drug production and trafficking in Myanmar has rapidly increased…
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Healthcare standards in Laos need to be improved, country’s health minister says
Health officials in Laos are being pushed to do a…
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Rights group calls on Thai government not to deport Laos activist
Rights groups have raised concerns over the deportation of a…
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Four people reportedly arrested during Laos’ second-largest illegal drugs bust last week
Four people were arrested during the second-largest seizure of illegal…
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Smoke blankets over Laos capital Vientiane, landfill fire releases toxic fumes
Clouds of toxic smoke billowed over the Laos capital of…
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Asia’s second largest drug bust: 36 million meth pills in Laos
After a record-breaking bust in October, police in Laos have…
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Laos government allows Chinese firm to dig rare earth minerals, locals concerned
Villagers in northeastern Laos have voiced concerns over losing their…
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American retail giant Walmart shows interest in Laos
Walmart might be moving to Laos. An American multinational retail conglomerate,…
- Northern Thailand News
Truck with 20 tonnes of smuggled pork caught at Laos border
With pork prices skyrocketing and shortages looming, people are turning…
- World News
Laos government warns songwriter over sexually explicit lyrics
A songwriter from northern Laos’ Luang Prabang province has made…
- Northern Thailand News
19 year old arrested for allegedly smuggling 2 million methamphetamine pills
A 19 year old was arrested for alleged smuggling of…
- Thailand Travel
2022 Calendar Watch: Ring in the summer rains with a blast at this year’s Rocket Festival
If you’re craving a pyrotechnic spectacle to fill the gap…
- World News
Laos PM visited Vietnam’s capital for three days to enchance bilateral relations
Laos Prime Minster, Phankham Viphavanh, has visited Hanoi for three…
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Laos reports first case of Omicron strain, traveller from overseas
Laos reported its first Omicron case yesterday involving a woman…
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Vientiane orders to bar New Year gatherings amidst fears of Omicron
Fears of Omicron have prompted officials in the capital of…
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“Chat girls” in Laos forced into prostitution at a Golden Triangle casino
Inside China-run Golden Triangle Economic Zone next to the Mekong…
