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Vientiane, Laos - Long queues formed at petrol stations across the Laotian capital Vientiane on Monday as fuel shortages deepened, with the ripples of the Middle East conflict reverberating across landlocked Laos. [1]

VIENTIANE — King Maha Vajiralongkorn said his state visit to Laos felt “like coming home” and reconnecting with “old friends,” as he highlighted close ties between the neighbouring nations during a formal recepti [2]

Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand visited the Textile Treasures of Laos exhibition in Vientiane today on the second day of their state visit to Laos. [3]

KHON KAEN, Thailand – The Transport Company (Bor.Kor.Sor.) has officially launched its new international bus route between Khon Kaen and Vientian [4]

Infrastructure as Strategy: How Vietnam Rewires Indochina through Ports and Roads Published Vietnam is often portrayed as losing influence in Laos and Cambodia to China. But the construction of key infrastructure gives Hanoi some measure of agency. [5]

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) together with the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) hosted a welcome ceremony for the Laotian passengers arriv [6]

The Bangkok-Vientiane international train service commenced its first operation on July 20, reaching its full capacity with 300 passengers on board. Th [7]

VIENTIANE – Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt participated in the Meeting of Governors/Mayors of ASEAN Capitals (MGMAC 2024) and the ASEAN Mayors Forum [8]

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[1] TH world.thaipbs.or.th · 2026-03-18 · 75% match

Hours-long fuel queues in Laos capital Vientiane

Vientiane, Laos - Long queues formed at petrol stations across the Laotian capital Vientiane on Monday as fuel shortages deepened, with the ripples of the Middle East conflict reverberating across landlocked Laos.

[2] TH www.khaosodenglish.com · 2026-03-18 · 65% match

King says Laos visit feels ‘like coming home’ on historic trip

VIENTIANE — King Maha Vajiralongkorn said his state visit to Laos felt “like coming home” and reconnecting with “old friends,” as he highlighted close ties between the neighbouring nations during a formal recepti

[3] TH world.thaipbs.or.th · 2026-03-17 · 59% match

Thai monarchs attend exhibition on day two of Laos state visit

Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand visited the Textile Treasures of Laos exhibition in Vientiane today on the second day of their state visit to Laos.

[4] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2025-10-10 · 75% match

New Khon Kaen–Vientiane bus route launches to boost cross-border travel and tourism

KHON KAEN, Thailand – The Transport Company (Bor.Kor.Sor.) has officially launched its new international bus route between Khon Kaen and Vientian

[5] TH fulcrum.sg · 2026-02-13 · 65% match

Infrastructure as Strategy: How Vietnam Rewires Indochina through Ports and Roads

Infrastructure as Strategy: How Vietnam Rewires Indochina through Ports and Roads Published Vietnam is often portrayed as losing influence in Laos and Cambodia to China. But the construction of key infrastructure gives Hanoi some measure of agency.

[6] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2024-07-14 · 75% match

Thailand welcomes Laotian tourists on full trial train from Vientiane to Bangkok

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) together with the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) hosted a welcome ceremony for the Laotian passengers arriv

[7] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2024-07-21 · 75% match

Bangkok-Vientiane train service launches with full capacity; seat fare details

The Bangkok-Vientiane international train service commenced its first operation on July 20, reaching its full capacity with 300 passengers on board. Th

[8] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2024-09-28 · 75% match

Bangkok Governor’s mission at ‘ASEAN Capitals Leaders Meeting’ in Vientiane

VIENTIANE – Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt participated in the Meeting of Governors/Mayors of ASEAN Capitals (MGMAC 2024) and the ASEAN Mayors Forum

[9] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2024-07-14 · 75% match

Overnight Bangkok-Vientiane rail service set to launch after successful test run

A test run for the new cross-border rail service linking Bangkok to Vientiane was successfully conducted on Saturday (July 13), paving the way for the

[10] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2024-07-26 · 75% match

Lao officials remove Chinese language signs from businesses in Vientiane city after warnings

Over the past week, Lao authorities have removed nearly 40 Chinese-language signs and posters from various businesses in the capital cit

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