PHUKET, Thailand, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- Prime ministers from Thailand and Malaysia met Wednesday in Phuket to discuss mutual security issues, The Straits Times reported.
Among the issues discussed was the impending introduction of a "smart card" for frequent travelers between the two nations. The cards are designed to make traveling between both countries hassle-free, but will also enable government agencies on both sides of the border to stop "undesirable elements."
During the closed-door session, the ministers updated each other on joint development projects along the border, discussed the need for a good alert system to prevent the spread of avian flu, and talked about the passage of perishable food through Malaysia to Singapore, the newspaper said.
