Thailand Temporarily Eases Border Rules for Phra That Phanom Festival

2026-01-26 - 03:26

Thailand has approved temporary border relaxations with Laos to support cross-border travel during the annual Phra That Phanom Worship Festival. The festival is a major religious event shared by communities on both sides of the Mekong River. According to Thai media reports, a royal decree published in the Royal Gazette authorises extended operating hours and