New Thai PM to Visit Laos to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

[snoop1130]

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is set to visit Laos to enhance relations between the two countries. The decision follows a friendly call from Laotian Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, who congratulated Srettha on becoming Thailand’s 30th prime minister.

 

Siphandone praised Srettha’s economic expertise, seeing benefits for both nations, while Srettha reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the bond between the two neighbors.

 

The visit is expected to highlight the value of regional cooperation, with the leaders aiming to explore collaboration beyond geography. Discussions will also cover economic partnerships and cultural exchanges.

 

Srettha also expressed his intention to discuss additional mutual progress during the visit, emphasizing the significance of such a vision for both nations and the broader ASEAN region.

 

By Paul Rujopakarn

 

Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230830111803944

 

-- NNT 2023-08-30

 

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[RubbaJohnny]

TAT new slogan

 

"Buy Lateral  Thais"

 

I feel a hub looms

[StayinThailand2much]

Fair enough. The boss already went to Cambodia...

[transam]

Hope he tells them, $40 each per farangy for a day out there is taking the p_ss....????

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is set to visit Laos to enhance relations between the two countries.

Can Srettha speak Chinese?

[Scouse123]

I wonder if he'll be using Prayuts jet or helicopter for this jolly?

 

Much ado about nothing unless he is just checking on the income streams.

[herfiehandbag]

55 minutes ago, Scouse123 said:

I wonder if he'll be using Prayuts jet or helicopter for this jolly?

Nakhonchai Air I expect!

 

The jet, and probably most of the VIP status symbols are probably firmly in the hands of the Generals.

 

 

[Eric Loh]

2 hours ago, Scouse123 said:

I wonder if he'll be using Prayuts jet or helicopter for this jolly?

 

Much ado about nothing unless he is just checking on the income streams.

Or he is looking at securing the rising energy demand for Thailand as the largest investor in Laos power generation sector. 

[DJ54]

Boondoggle 

[jacko45k]

No point taking his ATM card with him apparently!