Thailand and Laos strengthen ties through the royal Kathin robe-offering ceremony, with the President of the Thai-Laos Association donating medical equipment valued at over 700,000 baht to Bolikhamxay Province.
On 14 November 2026 GMT+7, Mr. Kiattikun Chatprasert, President of the Thai-Laos Association for Friendship, met with Mr. Khamwane Panyanuvong, Chairman of the Bolikhamxay Provincial Administrative Committee, to foster relationships and promote good cooperation between the people of both countries.
Mr. Kiattikun expressed his great pleasure in attending the ceremony, noting that this temple was the site where the Thai side last offered the royal Kathin robe exactly 10 years ago. Holding the ceremony again now is a special occasion and a valuable opportunity, especially following the opening of the Thailand-Laos Friendship Bridge, which the top leaders of both countries officially inaugurated.
The main purpose of selecting this royal Kathin robe offering was to use the dimension of Buddhism as a medium to promote cooperation and a strong, lasting relationship between both sides of the Mekong.
Provincial governors, along with heads of government agencies and officials from the Thai side, all crossed over to participate in the royal Kathin robe-offering ceremony together.
Subsequently, the President of the Thai-Laos Association presented medical equipment worth over 700,000 baht to Bolikhamxay Province to support public health operations.
