Lao Government Suspends Mining Company Over River Pollution in Vang Vieng
By Phoudasack Vongsay The Laotian Times Mon, July 27, 2026 A picture of muddy stream in Longchaeng district, Xaysomboun province, which flows into and pollutes the Nam Song river in […]
Laos Turns to Public-Private Partnership to Tighten Product Quality Controls
By Laotian Times Mon, July 27, 2026 Laos launches state-backed company to strengthen product quality checks. VIENTIANE – Laos has launched a new state-backed company to inspect and certify the […]
Thailand – Phra Mahathat Temple named UNESCO World Heritage Site
by Thai PBS World Sat, July 25, 2026 Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan Temple in Thailand’s Nakhon Si Thammarat has officially been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming Thailand’s ninth […]
How Counterfeiting Threatens Cambodia’s Homegrown Brands
By Rin Ousa Cambodianess Fri, July 24, 2026 The owner of LSV Industry Co., Ltd., Nut Samphois, distinguishes between genuine and counterfeit “Empress” product samples for the audience. Photo: screenshot […]
Civil Society: A powerful partner in protecting our environment
Khmer Times Wed, July 22, 2026 Protecting the environment is one of the greatest responsibilities of our generation. Clean air, safe water, healthy forests, rich biodiversity, and a stable climate […]
Cambodia – Thy Sovantha, husband jailed for three years over Facebook posts deemed harmful to army
Buth Reaksmey Kongkea / Khmer Times Mon, July 13, 2026 Thy Sovantha The Phnom Penh Municipal Court on Monday sentenced social media personality Thy Sovantha and her husband, Phae Sovannarith, […]
Laos Targets Nearly 10 Million Trees in Nationwide Reforestation Plan
By Phoudasack Vongsay The Laotian TimesMay 21, 2026 Green karst peaks seen from the top of Mount Nam Xay a sunny morning with fog Vang Vieng. (Picture by Manifa Travel) […]
Thailand Steps Up Ethnic Rights Protection
Khaosod English July 6, 2026 BANGKOK – Thailand has taken a major step towards implementing its new law protecting the rights of ethnic communities. Deputy Prime Minister Suphajee Suthumpun chaired […]
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