BANGKOK, October 13, 2026 — Thailand’s air force commander says the military is monitoring an airport construction project at Ban Kuen in Laos, describing it as part of broader great-power competition with potential economic, political and military implications for the region. Air Chief Marshal Seksan Kantha made the remarks at
VIENTIANE, Oct. 5, 2026 — Laos handed 196 Chinese and Thai nationals back to authorities in their respective countries on
VIENTIANE, Oct. 5, 2026 — Laotian authorities have handed over seven Thai nationals to officials at the Thai Embassy in
PHNOM PENH, Oct. 5, 2026 — Cambodian Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen has congratulated Sonexay Siphandone on his election
VIENTIANE, Oct. 5, 2026 — Laos has reshuffled its top leadership, with the National Assembly approving Saleumxay Kommasith as prime
CHIANG RAI, Oct. 2, 2026 — Lao authorities handed over 78 Thai nationals at the Fourth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge between
Khieo Lapchanh is the latest Lao exile to fall victim to the growing authoritarian collaboration between the Mekong region’s governments.
PHNOM PENH, Sept. 28, 2026 — Cambodia has cited the outcome of a recent international conference on cluster munitions in
NONG KHAI, 19 September 2026 — Lao authorities have repatriated 129 Thai nationals, including 57 women, following a crackdown on
NONG KHAI, September 3, 2026 — Lao authorities have deported 34 Thai nationals, including 12 women and 22 men, back
