Laos News
Thailand extends railroad to Vientiane 03/04/2010
The Thai government has agreed to extend the railroad line from Thailand's northeastern province of Nong Khai to Laos' Thanaleng for another 12 km to its capital Vientiane.
The project's construction is to start in 2011 with a budget of over THB 1 ...
Thailand to host Mekong River talks 13/03/2010
The first Mekong River summit will take place between April 2 to 5 in Hua Hin, Thailand, the Mekong River Commission (MRC) has announced.
The summit, which is the first of its kind, will gather regional political leaders and a range of experts in ...
China asks Mekong states to visit dam 10/03/2010
Wants to counter claims that it's causing drought
China has invited countries from the lower Mekong subregion to visit its Jinghong dam in a bid to counter claims that its poor water management is causing drought in downstream countries.
Kasemsun ...
Mekong River runs dry - cargo ships grounded for 10 days 26/02/2010
Thailand's exports via Chiang Sean district in this northernmost province have been affected by a severe drought affecting the Mekong River, the 12th-longest river in the world and the 7th-longest in Asia.
According to Winai Chintongprasert, head ...
Laos prepares for friendly Southeast Asian Games 09/08/2009
Laos, one of the world's poorest nations, has completed more than 90 percent of its preparations to host the 25th Southeast Asian Games at the end of this year, with more than a little help from its friends.
The games, to be held in Vientiane Dec ...
3 Nagas by Alila Hotel Luang Prabang 03/07/2009
Situated in the heart of the "Kingdom of a Million Elephants," the 3 Nagas by Alila Hotel offers traditional Laotion hospitality blended with modern comforts.
The hotel provides stunning ultra modern accommodation in natural untouched surroundings ...
Air France and Bangkok Airways Signs a Code-Share Agreement 30/06/2009
Air France has just signed a code-share agreement with Bangkok Airways, to offer its customers 6 new destinations in Thailand, Cambodia and Laos, on flights with AF flight numbers.
The destinations concerned are Phuket, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui and ...
Grand Hotel Luang Prabang 04/06/2009
Situated on the grounds of the Xiengkeo Palace, this charming hotel once belonged to Luang Prabang's national hero. Famous for its' stunning views of the mighty Mekong River and the breathtaking landscape of mountains surrounding Luang Prabang, ...
Thailand to propose Thai-Lao old cities to be joint world heritage 04/06/2009
Thailand's Ministry of Culture will propose the ancient Thai city of Chiang Saen and the companion Laos city of Suvannakhomkham to be listed as joint world heritage sites.
The Trans-boundary Archaeological Urban Complex of Chiang Saen and ...
Novotel Vientiane 22/05/2009
Featuring 172 well-designed guestrooms, the four-storey hotel is conveniently situated close to the airport. The Novotel Vientiane Hotel is just 10km from the Wattay International Airport. The four-star hotel is also just a 15 minute walk away from ...
First railway connection between Thailand and Laos opens 09/03/2009
HRH Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has introduced a rail link over the Mekong, which will connect Thailand and Laos.
The new line runs for 3.5 kilometres from the Thai border town of Nong Khai, across the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge over the ...
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