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Can Laos Clear Its Unexploded Bombs? The start of a project highlights Vientiane’s continuing struggle with the issue even as it receives foreign assistance. Last week, Laos and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) inked a new support project document focusing on clearing unexploded ordnance (UXO). Though the process itself was fairly routine, it nonetheless … Read more

The Katu of Southern Laos It is said that, long ago, a great flood covered the world, leaving two survivors – a woman, Anoi Amek, and a dog, Apuu Paner. The dog wished to marry the woman, but she refused. She would only marry the dog if he fetched fire from the mountaintop. On the … Read more

Dozens of Lao Elephants ‘Illegally Sold to Chinese Zoos,’ Says Wildlife Investigator July 27, 2017 Dozens of elephants from Laos are being illegally bought by China to be displayed in zoos and safari parks across the country, according to wildlife investigator and film-maker Karl Ammann. According to Ammann, so-called captive elephants in Laos sell for … Read more

Laos is World’s Greenest Country Among Asian countries, Laos has the highest percentage of forest area at 92.1 percent of the total area of the country. On the other hand, India, Bangladesh, Mongolia and Pakistan are among those with the least forest area. Bhutan (81.5), Brunei (79.7) and South Korea (63.7) are also among Asian … Read more

20th July 2017 Prachinburi, Thailand – Honda R&D Asia Pacific Co., Ltd. (HRAP) held an opening ceremony today to celebrate the completion of its Honda R&D Asia Pacific Prachinburi Proving Ground at Rojana Industrial Park, Prachinburi province. The ceremony was attended by Dr. Atchaka Sibunruang, Minister of Science and Technology, the Kingdom of Thailand, and … Read more

Chiang Mai to get Vietnam link Jetstar Pacific plans to pioneer the first air link between the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai and the central Vietnamese province of Quang Binh. The no-frills Vietnamese arm of Australia’s Jetstar Group will offer two weekly flights on the city-pair from Aug 11 using Airbus A320 jets. The … Read more

Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand named one of Travel +Leisure World’s Top 15 Cities 2017 Bangkok, 13 July, 2017 – Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand has taken third place in a list of the 15 best city destinations in the world for 2017 by readers of the respected and influential travel magazine Travel + Leisure … Read more

Snakebird Watching Festival in Thailand Dates: 01 July 2017 – 30 September 2017 LOcation: Phra Prong Water Reservoir, Chongkum sub-district, Wattana Nakhon district, Sa Kaeo During July to September, Phra Prong Water Reservoir in Sa Kaeo province will be a dream destination for anyone who want to experience snakebird watching in Thailand. It is the … Read more

Thailand – 2017 – International Drum Festival and Wai Kru Ceremony The International Drum Festival and Wai Kru Ceremony 2017 is scheduled to take place from 26 to 30 July, 2017, at Thailand’s only drum-making village in Ekkarat sub-district of Ang Thong in Thailand’s Central Region. Visitors will get the chance to see performing arts … Read more

Nakhon Phanom selected as venue for Mekong Tourism Forum 2018 Bangkok, 06 July, 2017 – Thailand’s Northeastern or Isan province of Nakhon Phanom has been chosen as the host venue for the Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF) 2018. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports proposed Nakhon Phanom as an ideal host venue for the event because … Read more

The Rainforest World Music Festival 2017 will be held on July 14-16 at the Sarawak Cultural Village in Kuching. It will feature music from around the world on three stages-two outdoor and one indoor, afternoon workshops, children’s activities, drum circles, as well as varieties of food and a craft bazaar. . For the 20th edition, … Read more

Hanoi decides to ban motorbikes from inner areas by 2030 Hanoi authorities have passed a resolution to prohibit all motorcycles from the inner city by 2030. The municipal People’s Council agreed to the proposal during a regular meeting on Tuesday morning. Speaking at the event, Vu Van Vien, director of the Hanoi Department of Transport, … Read more

Ha Long Bay among Top 3 places to visit in Southeast Asia Ha Long Bay has been ranked third in a list of the 29 Best Places to Visit in Southeast Asia by Touropia, an international travel website featuring the most amazing sights around the world divided into various “Best of” lists. “Located in northeastern … Read more

The 2017 Pai Jazz & Blues Fest is on this month in July PAI JAZZ & BLUES Fest 2017? believes in a positive attitude and giving the Jazz and Blues’s fans quality entertainment with many musicians, perform in cafe, restaurant and bar around PAI. *FREE ENTRY* PAI is a small town in Northern Thailand, on … Read more

Sukhothai Mini Light and Sound Shows For 2017 they will be running on the first Friday of every month, from 05 April 2017 – 07 September 2017 all-day Location: Wat Sa Si, Sukhothai Historical Park. The Tourism Authority of Thailand Sukhothai Office is inviting tourists who are visiting Sukhothai on the first Friday of the … Read more

9th September 2017 The Spartan Race in Thailand Siam Country Club, Chonburi, Spartan Race is the world’s best obstacle course race, with over 240 races in 25 countries around the world this year. Spartan Race is not your everyday running race – expect to run, climb, push, pull, throw and crawl through walls, hills, trees, … Read more

Buddhist Lent is known as Khao Pansa,” and is when monks stay at the temple for 3 months during the rainy season. Khao Pansa is celebrated nationwide on the full moon. On the first day, the day of the full moon is Asalha Puja. On this day that the Lord Buddha preached His sermon to … Read more

When you’re touring around Thailand you will see some amazing giant kilometres markers as tourist attractions for the selfie fans. GTR has a nice collection of signs from around the country; and you can check them out on the GTR Forum thread The GTR Giant Kilometre Markers Collection.          

Tak Bat Dokmai (Making merit with Flowers Festival) 2017 Dates: 08 July 2017 – 10 July 2017 Location: Wat Phra Phutthabat, Saraburi The Saraburi provincial authorities in cooperation with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) are inviting Buddhists, and local and international visitors to witness the unique annual festival “Tak Bat Dokmai” where devotees will … Read more

Ubon Ratchathani International Wax Candle Festival and Wax Candle Procession This year, the much-anticipated International Wax Candle Festival and Wax Candle Procession in Ubon Ratchathani takes place from 5-10 July 2017 with Thung Si Mueang Park once again being the venue. This is one of the biggest Khao Phansa events taking place in Thailand’s Northeast … Read more