A deputy governor of the Bank of the Lao received the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Lao PDR for a courtesy visit that combined New Year greetings with discussions on planned cooperation between the central bank and the Thai embassy. The talks focused on joint technical activities linked to banking-sector work, including a proposed seminar to promote access to finance for microenterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises. The cooperation was framed around events marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Laos and Thailand in 2025 (19 December 1950 to 19 December 2025), with the Bank of the Lao indicating it is ready to support and co-host relevant activities.
Bank of the Lao 2025-01-21
Bank of the Lao hosts Thailand’s ambassador to plan joint banking-sector activities including SME finance initiatives
The Bank of the Lao's deputy governor met with the Thai Ambassador to discuss cooperation, including a seminar to enhance finance access for microenterprises and SMEs. This collaboration aligns with the 75th anniversary of Laos-Thailand diplomatic relations, with the Bank of the Lao prepared to support and co-host related activities.