BUENG KAN, March 19 (TNA) – Lao authorities ordered
closure of border checkpoints, connecting Vietnam and Thailand’s Bueng Kan
province temporarily to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Bolikhamxay governor ordered closure of the border
checkpoints until the outbreak situation returns to normal. Lao authorities
cooperated with Thai counterparts and instructed people to strictly follow the
regulation.
However, only Baan Phan Lam customs checkpoint,
linking Thailand’ Bueng Kan and Pakxan town in Bolikhamxay province of Lao PDR will
remain opened from tomorrow.
Closure of border checkpoints will have an impact on
both Thai and Lao people in terms of trade and labour.
Local people in Lao are crossing borders to stock up
on consumer goods, particularly fuel before the closure is put into effect tomorrow.
(TNA)
