Cambodia yesterday set a fourth Guinness World Record by having the longest dragon boat which was certified at a ceremony in Prey Veng province. Patel Pravin Jasmastbhai, a Guinness World Records representative, announced the record after experts examined the 87.3 meter-long boat. The previous record was held by China with a 77. 80 meter-long boat in … Read more
Official: Casey Stoner ends Ducati partnership Ducati confirms agreement with former MotoGP champion Casey Stoner will not continue beyond this year. As rumoured since August, former MotoGP champion Casey Stoner will not continue as a test rider and brand ambassador for Ducati in 2019. “I want to thank Ducati for the great memories and especially … Read more
MotoGP: gentlemanly or full of vicious passions? by Mat Oxley on 25th September 2018 Jorge Lorenzo’s Turn One exit at Aragón ended his chances of another MotoGP victory. But who is to blame for this latest controversy? I like to think that Jorge Lorenzo has heard of George Orwell, the author of 1984, Animal Farm … Read more
Laos-China Railway Project funds construction of bridges at flood-hit Attapeu Four steel bridges connecting Samakhixay district to the flood-hit areas of Sanamxay district in Attapeu province have been completed with grant assistance from the Laos-China Railway Project. A ceremony to hand over the new bridges, held at the Ministry of Public Works and Transport in … Read more
NAN: Mountain runoff triggered mudslides that uprooted trees, blocked roads and damaged houses overnight in two districts of this northern province. In Chalerm Prakiat district, hours of heavy rain led to a mudslide at Pang Hok village in tambon Huai Kon in the early hours of Tuesday. Electricity wires were brought down, causing a blackout … Read more
Why are some people better at map reading than others? Three scientists have just won the Nobel Prize for Medicine for their research into how the brain ‘maps’ the spaces around us. To get behind the headlines, BBC Focus editor Graham Southorn investigates current research into our sense of direction, and why some people have … Read more
Is MotoGP’s tail wagging the dog? by Mat Oxley on 27th August 2018 Should the riders have raced on Sunday at the British Grand Prix? Do they have too much say in their own safety? MotoGP has always existed on a knife edge, which is why we love it. And despite safer tracks, better riding … Read more
Clearance crews remove UXO from planned housing sites in Sanamxay A UXO Lao team working in Attapeu province hopes to finish clearing explosive devices from land allocated for new housing for flood victims in Sanamxay district next month. One of the sites has now been decontaminated, with technicians removing and destroying 14 cluster bombs. Temporary … Read more
Laos Has The Youngest Population In S.E. Asia KPL) The Lao PDR has a younger population than any country in Southeast Asia, with nearly 60% below the age of 25 years, and nearly 22% of the population are adolescent girls and boys, aged 10-19 years. “Young people have a significant role to play in country’s … Read more
Thailand and Laos have signed their first cooperative agreement to connect a bustling port in Chiang Saen district of Chiang Rai province with Muang Mom port on the other side of the Mekong River, to bolster trade among countries in the area including southern China. Officials signed an MoU on Thursday to promote bilateral trade and further … Read more
VIENTIANE, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) — Laos and Myanmar have approved the 12th map of the border between the two countries, which they will use as an annex to the agreement on a permanent borderline dated June 11, 1994. According to local daily Vientiane Times on Monday, the approval took place at the 13th meeting of … Read more
Motorists advised to avoid damaged roads 21 August 2018 Motorists travelling to Phongsaly province are advised to avoid sections of national roads 1A, 2E and 1B, which have been severely damaged and are blocked by landslides in places. Days of rain have made conditions hazardous and roads are very slippery in the wake of several … Read more
The magic of the Michelin mystery MotoGP is in a great place at the moment – brilliant racing and unpredictable results – thanks partly to the work of one company Motorcycle racing is all about grip and traction. That’s all that really matters, because everything is worth zilch unless you can transfer it to the … Read more
Landscaping Projects in Bagan May Ruin Chances of World Heritage Site Status MANDALAY — A lack of transparency in landscaping projects currently underway in Bagan, the archaeological zone in central Myanmar, has raised concerns over the safeguarding of the ancient pagodas and temples. For the landscaping projects, local authorities are planning to plant a Japanese … Read more
Lorenzo: ‘We will win every race!’ by Mat Oxley on 14th August 2018 That’s Jorge Lorenzo’s MotoGP prediction – IF Ducati can fix the Desmosedici’s last big problem On the eve of his epic Austrian Grand Prix victory Jorge Lorenzo and several other top MotoGP riders were asked to design their ideal racetracks. Lorenzo was … Read more
VEHICLE STANDARDS Deal struck to curb Thai, Lao car fumes Pollution chiefs confirm plan to harmonise standards for vehicles in the region NONG KHAI: The Thai and Lao pollution control agencies have agreed to work together to reduce air pollution caused by vehicles in the two countries, especially at border checkpoints. A meeting attended by … Read more
AirAsia introduces Chiang Mai-Hanoi flights AirAsia has launched from direct flights a week between Chiang Mai and Hanoi. The Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday flights start from October 28, bringing its network to eight routes. The addition comes with a promotional fare starting at Bt1,090 per trip until August 19 for travel from October 28 … Read more
Half-term report: MotoGP™ technical evolutions As the tech updates continue for every team, what are they all looking at developing in the second half of the season? The 2018 MotoGP™ season has seen every team testing and innovating new parts for their respective bikes to try and extract every ounce of speed they can, with … Read more
MotoGP 2018: peak silly season by Mat Oxley on 29th May 2018 Where will Joan Mir, Jorge Lorenzo and Andrea Iannone end up next year? MotoGP’s silly season is about to reach its climax Many MotoGP journalists spend a lot of time chasing contract stories. I gave up years ago, even though I know that … Read more
Cambodia – the end of the Phnom Penh Post Newspaper Editor fired, staff resign as new owner takes over Cambodian newspaper Posted: 08 May 2018 12:00 AM PDT Southeast Asian Press Alliance (SEAPA) New owners and managers took over on 7 May 2018 the editorial and operations of the last independent English-language newspaper in Cambodia … Read more
European architectural influence in Thailand: Along the Northern teak wood trail For hundreds of years, teak wood was considered one of the most precious commodities in Southeast Asia. Northern Thailand was a key trade route for the teak wood industry, and today, travellers can rediscover how teak shaped the prosperity of some of the Northern … Read more
Satun Geopark in southern Thailand has become the country’s first UNESCO Global Geopark. The Geopark, known for its limestone mountain ranges, abundance of fossils and network of beautiful islands, was recognized for both its diverse geological and cultural heritage as well as efforts at the site to promote conservation, education and tourism best practices in … Read more
E-visa set to go online year-end, early 2019 Electronic visa (E-visa) services are set to be offered at the end of this year or early next year in a move to attract more foreign tourists to take vacations in Laos. Authorities in charge are accelerating procedures and related works preparing for the launch of the … Read more
Friendship Bridge History: The 1st Mekong Friendship was opened on April 8, 1994, it was the first bridge across the lower Mekong, and the second on the full course of the Mekong. Funded by the Australian government, construction cost A$42million. Other bridges followed & there are now four Friendship Bridges: 1. Nong Khai (T) / … Read more
PTT which as set the bar for petrol stations in S E ASia is on a program to expand their network on a massive scale. PTT plans massive expansion in Laos to meet growing demand PTT Plc, the state-owned fuel supplier in Thailand, has plans for massive business expansion in Laos six years after entering … Read more