- Thai Princess Royal Maha Chakri Sirindhorn visits Laos
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand arrived in Laos on April 21 for a four-day visit aimed at strengthening relations between the two countries. The Princess landed at Wattay International Airport aboard a Royal Thai Air Force flight and was welcomed by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Thongsavanh Phomvihane.
The visit takes place at the invitation of President Thongloun Sisoulith and highlights the close and long-standing friendship between Laos and Thailand.
On April 22, Princess Sirindhorn will make a courtesy call on President Thongloun Sisoulith at the National Assembly. She will also attend the opening ceremony of an academic conference on medicine and public health to mark 25 years of Lao-Thai cooperation in the training of medical and health personnel.
During her stay, the Princess will visit the Traditional Lao Silk Residence to learn about Lao craftsmanship and culture. ..........More>>>
- Economic woes in Laos drive workers overseas
Continuing financial hardship is the main reason why skilled Lao workers are seeking jobs in other countries, even though the government raised the minimum wage last year in a bid to retain workers.
However, the rising cost of living and paltry wages mean that workers struggle to earn a living and make ends meet.
Speaking at the annual meeting of the labour and social welfare sector in Vientiane, Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Welfare, Mr Phongsaysack Inthalavong, said that for several years the ministry has worked to improve the skills of workers in Laos to meet the needs of the evolving job market.
But even after vocational training, many workers do not want jobs in Laos because the wages offered are so low and do not meet their daily needs, he added..........More>>>
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