🇱🇦 ASEAN+ Field Study Trip 2025: Episode I – Vientiane, Lao PDR
📅 June 22–24, 2025 #ASEANclass #BETU #EE362
As part of the course EE362 Contemporary Issues in ASEAN, students from the Faculty of Economics participated in a field-based learning trip to Vientiane, Lao PDR, led by Assistant Professor Dr. Chayanee Chawanote and Assistant Professor Dr. Nessara Sukkaphanich.
🏛️ The group was honored to visit the Royal Thai Embassy in Vientiane, where officials discussed regional cooperation, Thai-Lao bilateral relations, and cross-border business opportunities.
💼 In addition, sessions with Minister Counsellor (Commercial) and Bangkok Bank (Vientiane Branch) provided further perspectives on the role of Thai investment, trade facilities, and financial institutions in Laos’s economy. The visit offered direct insights into how Laos is managing its development amid changing regional dynamics and economic challenges such as inflation, labor migration, and youth out migration from the education system.
🎓 A key academic highlight was the visit to the National University of Laos, where students attended a special briefing on Laos’ economic development, investment challenges, and environmental issue management.
🙏 Special thanks to our Laos partners for their warm welcome, valuable insights, and strong support for student learning:
– Royal Thai Embassy, Vientiane
– Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP)
– Bangkok Bank, Vientiane Branch
– National University of Laos
Our special speakers:
Miss Morakot Srisawat, Ambassador to Vientiane
Mr. Kawin Viriyapanich, Office of Commercial Affairs, Minister Counsellor (Commercial)
Ms. Chadaphorn Uratchat, VP & Branch Manager
Dr. Piya Wongpit, Faculty of Economics and Business Management, National University of Laos
➡️ Stay tuned for Episode II in China, where we continue exploring culture, connectivity, and cooperation across borders.
