Thailand-Laos cross-border passenger train service begins trial operation

Bangkok: The Thailand-Laos cross-border passenger train service began its trial operation, enhancing rail connectivity between Thailand and Laos while linking up with the China-Laos railway. According to the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), the cross-border passenger train departs from Bangkok, crosses the border at Nong Khai, and arrives at Khamsavath Station in Vientiane, reported Xinhua

Six killed in road accident in Indonesia

Jakarta: Six people were killed and 14 others slightly injured in a road accident on the Solo-Ngawi Toll Road in Boyolali Regency, Central Java early Saturday morning. “The accident occurred at 3.15 a.m. local time when a minibus carrying 22 passengers traveling from Surabaya to Yogyakarta collided with a lightweight brick truck in front of

Laos, Vietnam sign pacts to deepen cooperation

Vientiane: The governments of Laos and Vietnam signed seven pacts on various areas of cooperation, aiming to deepen and expand the 62-year solid relationship and collaboration between the two nations. Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith and President of Vietnam To Lam witnessed the signing of the agreements on Thursday in Lao capital Vientiane, Lao national TV