The Bank of the Lao reported that its Governor, Bounkham Vorachit, received the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Lao PDR, Morakot Srisawat, for discussions on Laos–Thailand cooperation in finance and banking, alongside activities linked to the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025. The meeting included congratulations on Vorachit’s appointment as Governor and a review of ongoing collaboration, including close cooperation between the Bank of the Lao and the Bank of Thailand and broader leadership-level exchanges. Discussions also covered sharing experience on anti-money laundering work and opportunities for master’s-level study at Thai institutions.
Bank of the Lao 2025-08-08
Bank of the Lao Governor meets Thai Ambassador to discuss bilateral financial and banking cooperation
The Bank of the Lao's Governor, Bounkham Vorachit, met with the Thai Ambassador, Morakot Srisawat, to discuss Laos–Thailand financial cooperation and the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations. The meeting highlighted collaboration between the Bank of the Lao and the Bank of Thailand, anti-money laundering efforts, and educational opportunities in Thailand.