CityNews – On 19th May, 10 a.m. The 2nd Thai – Laos Joint Cabinet Retreat was hosted at Le Meridien Hotel, Chiang Ma, attended by PM Yingluck Shinawatra, and Thongsing Thammavong, the Prime Minister of Laos, as well as ministers from Thailand and Laos. The meeting included eight major ideas for brainstorming on issues such as national security, economics, and culture.
On politics and national security issues, four major points were discussed. Borders will be better less porous by protecting all access points from groups of people who have “malicious intentions” towards the nation. Thailand insisted terrorists and anyone with anti-government sentiments were a danger to the country. Both countries agreed to make definite boundaries as soon as possible, and also to prevent drugs, human trafficked people, illegal labour, from moving between the two countries.
On economic issues both countries vouched to develop the economy and trade relating to four major issues including a Single Stop Inspection (border crossing service), border crossing points development to reduce the difficulty of crossing the border, border investment, and trade campaigns. To connect Thailand and Laos, a railroad will be constructed (Nhong Kai – Thanalang) and the permanent opening of two Thailand – Laos borders including Phudu Border in Uttaradit province, and Ban Sobruak in Chiang Rai. Tourism will also be improved by supporting ACMESC Single Visa.
The Prime Minister also celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the Thai – Laos Association, which has taken an important role to promote the relationship between these two countries.
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