Laos and Thailand join forces to curb drug trafficking

Commander of the Border Troops of the Lao People’s Army, Major General Ounkham Sihongvongsak (right), and his Thai counterpart displaying signed Memorandums of Understanding on border security. - VT

VIENTIANE: Top military and border security officials from Laos and Thailand have reaffirmed their commitment to joint efforts in combating drug trafficking and maintaining peace along theirshared border.

The pledge came during the 6th Thai-Laos and Lao-Thai Summit held at the Savannakhet Provincial Government Office in Laos, co-chaired by the Commander of the Border Troops of the Lao People’s Army, Major General Ounkham Sihongvongsak, and his Thai counterpart.