Vientiane, Jan 16 - Thailand's Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya arrived in the Lao People's Democratic Republic on Friday in his first official trip abroad since assuming his post in December.
The Thai foreign minister met with the Lao deputy prime minister and his counterpart Dr. Thongloun Sisoulith Friday afternoon at the Lao Plaza Hotel to introduce himself on taking office.
In the evening, Mr. Kasit called on Lao Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh at the Prime Minister's Office and visited the Thai consulate in the capital Vientiane which has been renovated to facilitate its work and improve its service.
During his visit, the Thai minister has reviewed the readiness of concerned Thai authorities in preparation for the official visit of Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, scheduled for January 23.
A welcoming reception for the Thai foreign minister and delegates was hosted by his Lao counterpart Dr. Thongloun late in the day before the Thai minister returns to Bangkok.
As far as I know, the Ban Rom Hao is supposed to be Lao land according to the map which was agreed between Thailand and France, but so far Thai people still live there, though.
As of end of 2008, in this area there is still no actual border line between Laos and Thailand according to mass media.
Yes, the free lunch could relate to this matter, though, Khonthakek.