Laos is heavily indebted to and economically dependent on China. Could Vietnam and Thailand offer a way out of its conundrum?

This was the second bus accident in Laos within 24 hours on Sunday after 13 Israelis were wounded in a traffic accident in Laos, including some in serious condition..

A bus accident in Laos injured 25 tourists. Thai governor confirms no Thais involved; aid and blood donations provided.

Cambodia, Laos outline strategies to boost bilateral trade (The Phnom Penh Post) -- The second Cambodia-Laos Joint Trade Committee Meeting took place in Vientiane, Laos on January 28. The two neighbouring nations have agreed on four key points which are expected to enhance bilateral trade and tourism cooperation.

VIENTIANE: Khammuan authorities plan to attract more tourists this year by improving visitor attractions and services, creating new tourism products, and easing various travel procedures.

Thailand started the construction of the high-speed rail network in 2017 under the Chinese government’s Belt and Road Initiative, according to the project’s website. The Thai government is responsible for entire project investment, civil works construction, and application of Chinese construction technologies and railway systems.

By 2030, the US$13 billion Thai network is expected to connect to the Laos-China high-speed railway via a bridge over the Mekong River.

BANGKOK, THAILAND – media OutReach Newswire – 28 January 2025 – ONYX Hospitality Group , Thailand's leading hospitality management company, is delighted to announce the opening of its latest property and unveil upcoming additions to its Amari portfolio for 2025.

According to a report from the Lao Ministry of Public Security, human trafficking in Laos often involves brokers and criminals using cyber scams, particularly call-center scams, to trick Lao girls into risky and illegal situations.

The planned high-speed line, which will connect Bangkok to China via Laos, has seen sluggish progress since construction began in 2017.

The Myanmar junta insists online scam operators are foreigners thriving on cross-border infrastructure, and neighboring countries must do their part to suppress them.