Israel working 'around the clock' to bring them to Thailand for treatment; five reportedly sustained moderate to serious wounds when driver apparently fell asleep behind the wheel The post 13 Israeli tourists injured,

This comes after a bus driver fell asleep, according to initial investigations, leading to 13 Israelis injured and five Laotians killed on Sunday

BANGKOK: Seven Chinese men were tricked into travelling from Laos to Chanuman district, Amnat Charoen province, with promises of work in Thailand, offering good wages.

The Indian embassy in Laos said it has so far rescued 924 Indian nationals from such scams, and 857 of them have returned to India

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

Ms Vimala Xayasouk (third right) and Mr Sansana Sasanavin (second right) join other honoured guests in cutting a ribbon to open the BarBQ Plaza in Vientiane.

VIENTIANE: Visitor infrastructure in Laos has strengthened in recent years with new hotels, improved highways and, most notably, a new train system that runs as fast as 160kmh and connects some of the country’s most popular tourism destinations.

Singapore and Thailand celebrate the 60th anniversary of their diplomatic relations this year. A logo was unveiled to honour this milestone.

Thai media have reported on some promising developments for migrants, such as cabinet approval in October of a plan to grant citizenship to nearly half a million people, including long-term migrants and children born in Thailand, and new visas for digital, medical and cultural pursuits.

Thailand and China will work together to combat fast-growing networks of illegal call centres along the Thai border with Myanmar and Cambodia, often staffed by trafficked workers, that aim to defraud people in phone and online scams.

Police from Taiwan, South Korea, and Thailand collaborated to dismantle a cross-border drug smuggling operation, seizing nearly 20 kilograms of methamphetamine. Authorities say a criminal group from Taiwan allegedly purchased the drugs in Laos,

The Embassy expressed gratitude to Lao officials for their cooperation and has urged decisive action against the criminal syndicates operating in GTSEZ