DPM/FM @SihasakPh met with H.E. Mr. Otaka Masato, Amb. of Japan to Thailand, on 9 June and discussed enhancing coop. in economy, politics, security, high-level exchanges, and prep. for the 140th anniversary of Thailand - Japan diplomatic relations in 2027. DPM/FM will also attend the 31st Nikkei Forum Future of Asia in Tokyo on 10 - 12 June 2026. (9 Jun 2026)
DPM/FM @SihasakPh engaged with Japanese media at Japan National Press Club (JNPC), stressing the stability of the current govt., ready to drive foreign policy to address shifting global landscape. He also reaffirmed Thailand-Japan partnership as a cornerstone to maintain rules-based international order and sharing Thailand’s position on regional issues including Thailand-Cambodia situation and situation in Myanmar. (10 June 2026)
DPM/FM @SihasakPh met with DPM of Viet Nam on the sidelines of the 31st #NikkeiForum Future of Asia in Tokyo. Both reiterated endeavours to advance Thailand - Viet Nam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, appreciated the outcome of recent exchanges of high-level visits, and agreed to promote cooperation in areas, such as investment, green transition, semiconductors, urban planning, intelligence sharing and people-to-people exchanges. (10 June 2026)
DPM/FM @SihasakPh delivers keynote at the 31st #NikkeiForum Future of Asia in Tokyo, stressing that “the future is Asia” while outlining three key priorities - Resilience, Connectivity, and Regionalism - in shaping Asia’s future & maintaining regional stability. He also gave interview to media stressing Thailand’s position on regional issues including impact from the Middle East situation, Thailand-Cambodia situation, and Myanmar, while also reaffirming cooperation with Nikkei on future activities in Bangkok. (10 June 2026)
DPM/FM @SihasakPh arrived in Tokyo for the 31st #NikkeiForum Future of Asia to present Thailand’s vision on promoting regionalism in Asia. He will also meet with Friends of Thailand in Japan from various sectors, including govt., politics, academia, business, and media, to strengthen confidence in Thailand, and discuss key regional issues. (10 June 2026)
DPS Sirilak met with H.E. Mr. Hayashi Teiji, Amb. for Mekong Coop., MFA of Japan, and discussed ways to advance Thailand - Japan bilateral relations, prep. for commemoration of the 140th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2027, as well as ways to enhance coop. under the Mekong - Japan framework. They also exchanged views on the Thailand - Cambodia border situation and the situation in Myanmar. (2 Jun 2026)
VFM Vijavat discussed with H.E. Mr. Hayashi Teiji, Amb. for Mekong Coop., MFA of Japan, reiterating the importance of the Mekong - Japan Coop. framework in promoting sustainable development in the region. They also exchanged views on the Thai - Cambodian border situation. VFM reaffirmed Thailand’s commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the area and hoped to utilise existing bilateral mechanisms to resolve the issue. (24 Feb 2026)
PS Eksiri attended the #ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting (ASEAN SOM) in Cebu, #Philippines, to prepare for the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat (#AMMRetreat) and to follow up on progress on key issues from the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, including efforts to address online scams and the advancement of ASEAN‘s external relations. (28 Jan 2026)