Thai officials say they will do everything they can to discuss and work with Lao authorities to find a solution to the controaversial issue of the more than 6,500 Hmong refugees living in Phetchabun province.
In the meantime, they will allow the Hmongs to remain in Ban Houay Nam Khao and will allow international organizations to povide humanitarian aids to the refugees.
Listen to our Thailand/Hmongs report for details.