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Thailand gunning for strong start

Thailand coach Anthony Hudson has tipped his squad's younger players to make a telling contribution at the Asean Hyundai Cup 2026, as the War Elephants launch their bid for a record eighth title against Laos in Vientiane on Saturday.

Bangkok Post · Jul 24

Haze 'war room' opens in Vientiane

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin has directed agencies to intensify measures against transboundary haze and PM2.5 pollution, beginning with the establishment of a new Forest Fire and Haze War Room in Vientiane.

Bangkok Post · Jul 1

Five of seven people trapped in flooded Laos cave for more than a week found alive, rescuers say

The cave is located in a rugged, remote area in Xaisomboun province’s Longcheng district, about 120 kilometres north of the capital, Vientiane.

Euronews · May 27

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Chinese man arrested at Bangkok airport after in-flight thefts

A Chinese man has been apprehended after emerging from an aircraft for allegedly stealing money on a flight to Bangkok from Vientiane, authorities said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Apr 15

Milwaukee mother deported to Laos ‘shaken’ as she faces decades without family in U.S.

SPECIAL REPORT: Despite being born in Thailand and becoming a permanent U.S. resident, Ma Yang has been sent to the other side of the world to a country where she knows no one. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar traces her journey to the Laotian capital of Vientiane

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2025

Melbourne teen dies after suspected methanol poisoning in Laos: What is it?

Methanol poisoning has killed Melbourne teen Bianca Jones a week after she and her best friend fell ill while travelling in neighbouring Laos. Thai authorities have confirmed that the teen developed a “brain swelling due to high levels of methanol found in her system." Tragedy struck all of a sudden…

The Times of India · Nov 21, 2024

ASEAN Defense Chiefs Meet Amid Rising Maritime Disputes

ASEAN defense chiefs and Southeast Asian nations discuss maritime disputes with China and regional security challenges in Vientiane, Laos.

New Silk Road: Laos border town of Boten becomes Chinese enclave

In April 2023, the Boten-Vientiane line in Laos welcomed its first passengers. This high-speed train, a symbol of Beijing’s New Silk Road initiative, connects the Laotian capital Vientiane to southern China in just a few hours. A vital commercial artery, it has opened up Laos, the region's only landlocked country.…

France 24 · Sep 11, 2024

ASEAN Regional Talks Address South China Sea Tensions

Top diplomats from Southeast Asia meet in Laos to address South China Sea disputes, Myanmar conflict, and regional security.

Jaishankar, Russian counterpart Lavrov meet in Laos on sidelines of ASEAN meetings

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of ASEAN events in Laos' Vientiane on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 26, 2024

ASEAN Diplomats Meet With China Amid South China Sea Tensions

ASEAN diplomats meet in Vientiane to address South China Sea tensions and Myanmar crisis, navigating complex geopolitical dynamics.

China, Russia Say To Counter 'Extra-regional Forces' In SE Asia

China and Russia's foreign ministers met their Southeast Asian counterparts Friday after vowing to counter "extra-regional forces", a day before Washington's top diplomat was due to arrive.

International Business Times · Jul 26, 2024

Russia, China FMs Meet As ASEAN Talks Get Underway In Laos

The foreign ministers of Russia and China met on Thursday on the sidelines of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) foreign ministers talks in Laos, Moscow and AFP journalists said.

International Business Times · Jul 25, 2024

ASEAN Summit In Vientiane Addresses Myanmar Crisis And South China Sea Tensions

ASEAN meetings in Vientiane address Myanmar's civil war, South China Sea tensions, and broader regional challenges, emphasizing unity and cooperation.

Bangkok-Vientiane train service begins July 19

A new international train service connecting Bangkok and Vientiane in Laos will begin services on July 19, the State Railway of Thailand announced on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Jan 26, 2024

Bangkok-Vientiane train to start in April

The State Railway of Thailand plans to extend its Bangkok-Nong Khai train service to reach Vientiane in April.

Bangkok Post · Jun 11, 2023

China-Laos Railway carries over 4m tonnes cross-border goods

VIENTIANE: The China-Laos Railway has transported over 4 million tonnes of cargo since it was put into operation in 2021, the Lao local media said.

Bangkok Post · Jun 8, 2023

Vanished, shot, murdered: Laos activists spooked by spate of incidents

An isolated murder, a brutal attempted killing and a murky disappearance: Laotian activists have been caught up in a series of alarming recent incidents that have spooked the reclusive communist state's embattled dissident community.

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Bangkok Post · Jun 1, 2023

Laos expects China's resumption of outbound group tours to boost tourism

VIENTIANE: With the tourism sector in Laos gradually recovering, the Lao government expects that China's resumption of outbound group tours will be a strong boost to the Southeast Asian country's tourism industry.

Bangkok Post · May 4, 2023

Shot Lao activist confirmed to be still alive

A young Lao political activist who was shot in Vientiane is still alive, it has been revealed, after his family apparently falsely reported him dead out of fear of further reprisals.

The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2023

Laos activist Anousa Luangsuphom shot in cafe attack

Rights groups call for urgent and independent investigation into shooting of government critic

Bangkok Post · May 3, 2023

Lao activist shot dead in Vientiane

A Lao human rights activist who posted articles critical of the government was shot and killed in Vientiane by an unidentified gunman, according to Radio Free Asia (RFA).

Bangkok Post · Mar 31, 2023

Mekong River agency must step up

This week from April 2-5, the leaders and relevant ministers of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam will gather in Vientiane, Laos, to reaffirm their commitment to the sustainable development and management of the Mekong's mighty river system.

Bangkok Post · Feb 2, 2023

Officials optimistic over Laos borders

The Commerce Ministry is bullish about bilateral trade with Laos after officials recently met their counterparts to accelerate the reopening of four border checkpoints opposite Thailand's Nong Khai province.

Bangkok Post · Dec 8, 2022

First 'banana train' leaves Laos for China

VIENTIANE: A special freight train carrying 25 cold-chain containers loaded with 500 tonnes of fresh Lao bananas departed from the Vientiane station in the Lao capital on Wednesday.

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