Their Majesties stress Thai–Lao friendship and shared culture, marking 75 years of ties in 2025 and backing cross-border infrastructure such as Friendship Bridges

Thailand’s Meteorological Department warns heavy rain in six southern provinces and flash-flood risk, while the Northeast cools by 2–4°C

Brig Gen Sopka said Chanthaburi and Pailin remain calm and closely coordinated, stressing Thailand and Cambodia still need each other