Chiang Rai to Reopen Its Border Checkpoints with Laos on May 18

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CHIANG RAI, May 18 (TNA) – The governor of the northern province discussed with Lao authorities preparation for the reopening of four border checkpoints with Laos on May 18.

 

Chiang Rai governor Passakorn Boonyalak and his delegation visited the Bokeo provincial hall in Laos to meet Chomsee Rattanaban, president of the Bokeo People’s Council of Laos to discuss the border reopening following the government’s decision to relax COVID-19 control measures.

 

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In the meeting, authorities of Chiang Rai and Bokeo agreed to reopen four permanent border crossings consisting of the Buck Pier in Chiang Khong, the 4th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, the Ban Sop Ruak border checkpoint and the border checkpoint near the Chiang Saen district office.

 

Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-943834

 

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