Lao PM visits Thailand to boost ties on 75th anniversary
Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone will visit Thailand on Thursday, February 20, in a historic trip aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between the neighbouring countries. The visit comes as Thailand and Laos celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations, marking a significant milestone in their partnership.
According to Thailand’s Foreign Ministry, the trip follows an official invitation from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and will be Sonexay’s first official visit to Thailand since taking office. Discussions will focus on boosting trade, improving connectivity, and enhancing people-to-people exchanges.
Beyond economic cooperation, the leaders will address shared challenges, including drug trafficking, online scams, human trafficking, PM2.5 pollution, and water resource management. With both nations facing environmental and security threats, officials are expected to explore joint solutions to combat these pressing issues.
“This visit will further deepen our long-standing relationship and pave the way for greater cooperation in tackling common challenges.”
A key highlight of Sonexay’s visit will be the opening of the Thai-Lao Business Forum in Bangkok, where business leaders from both countries will explore opportunities for trade and investment.
Adding to the diplomatic significance of the visit, the Lao PM and his spouse will have an audience with Their Majesties the King and Queen, further strengthening the bond between the two nations, reported Bangkok Post.
As Thailand and Laos look towards a future of enhanced collaboration, this visit is expected to lay the groundwork for deeper ties in trade, security, and regional development.
In other news, a tourist bus accident in Salavan province, Laos, left 25 foreign tourists injured, though no Thai nationals were involved. Emergency services were dispatched to the Chong Mek border to assist.
Ubon Ratchathani Governor Adisak Noisuwan and over 20 volunteers donated blood at Sappasitthiprasong Hospital to support the injured. The accident, which occurred in Khong city, involved a sightseeing bus, leaving 11 people seriously injured and three with moderate injuries.
Four of the injured were transferred to Thailand for treatment through the Chong Mek checkpoint, receiving medical care at private hospitals under travel insurance coverage.
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