On 8 September 2025, H.E. Ms. Morakot Sriswasdi, Ambassador of Thailand to the Lao PDR paid a farewell call on H.E. Mr. Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR, upon the completion of her tenure at the end of September 2025.
Both sides expressed their sincere appreciation for the close cooperation and mutual support extended throughout her tenure, which have fostered bilateral relations between Thailand and the Lao PDR as close neighbouring countries and a Strategic Partnership for Growth and Sustainable Development. In addition, both sides expressed appreciation for the successful organisations of commemorative activities throughout 2025 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Thailand and the Lao PDR. These activities include exchange of high-level visits, economic seminars, scholarship programs, arts and cultural performances, development cooperation initiatives, and alternative development projects in the Lao PDR. Such efforts aimed to further enhance connectivity, solidarity, and foster closer people-to-people ties, which form the essential foundation of the Thai – Lao relations.