Laos has released three Thai tourists who have been detained in Laos since July 24 for taking pictures near a Laotian military camp.
Deputy governor of Mukdahan Sommai Preechasilp rushed to welcome home three Thai nationals who have been detained in Laos since July 24.
Three tourists - Samart Yaothani, Thanwa Supakam and Woraphon Kamsena - were arrested when they took photos near a Laotian radar military base in Laos's Sawannaket District.
After they were released, the three Thais thanked the Laotian officials for their care during their detention in Laos.
In addition, Samart said in an interview that he is extremely happy to be able to return home.
He admitted he cannot understand Laotian and had mistakenly wandered too close to the military base.
He urged other Thai tourists to be more cautious when they holiday in Laos.
In addition, Sommai thanked the Laos People Democratic Public and Sawannaket officials for rushing to their rescue.
He too urged tourists to equip themselves with the knowledge of the destination country's prohibitions to avoid breaking the law unintentionally.
After the three Thai were arrested, the Foreign Ministry cooperated with the Thai embassy in Vientiane and the Thai consulate general in Sawannaket District to provide legal aid to the tourists.
The Laotian court ruled to fine the three individuals 12 million Laotian kips or the equivalent of 12,000 Thai baht.
