On 6 November 2018, at Presidential Palace, new Lao ambassadors received their credentials from President Bounnhang Vorachit as follows: the ambassador of Laos to Austria, Mr Sithong Chitnhothinh, the ambassador of Laos to the UK, Mr Phongsavanh Sisoulath, the ambassador of Laos to the Philippines, Mr Songkane Luangmuninthone, and the ambassador of Laos to India, Mr Bounneme Chouanghonm.