BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai law enforcement authorities joined those from China, Laos and Myanmar on Sunday (15 Jan) for the start of the 125th Mekong River joint patrol.
The patrol, expected to last four days and three nights, is focusing on tackling cross-border crimes to ensure safety and stability along the river.
The Mekong River is a vital waterway for cross-border shipping and the four nations have been conducting joint patrols on the river since December 2011.
In 2022, law enforcement authorities from the four countries carried out 12 joint patrols, sending more than 200 ships and 2,700 law-enforcement personnel along the waterway.
