Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow on 20 April 2026 met with Thai and international media at the Presentation of Thailand’s Foreign Policy Vision “Thai Diplomacy in a Changing World: Where are We Heading?” 

The meeting took place at Vithes Samosorn, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Bangkok. Over 100 members of the media attended this event.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs presented a vision on Thailand’s foreign policy amid a rapidly evolving global landscape, and laid out Thai diplomacy, one which responds effectively and overcomes multiple challenges in order to ensure security and prosperity for the country. This involves managing immediate issues and driving long-term strategies, both with neighboring countries and the global community at large.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs underscored that Thai Diplomacy 2.0 advances Thailand’s core interests on the international stage and creates meaningful change for the Thai people, through four key approaches, namely Diplomacy of Strategy, Diplomacy of Speed, Diplomacy of Coherence and Diplomacy of Communication, in which the media plays a vital role. 

He also stressed the importance of an effective and impactful foreign policy - a policy that begins at home, driven in unison, for the interests of Thailand and the Thai people.

Previously, on 8 April, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs stated that science, research, and innovation constitute a key component of foreign affairs and economic diplomacy.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched science, research, and innovation diplomacy strategy to serve as a framework for systematic and concrete cooperation, as well as the establishment of international networks through nearly 100 Royal Thai Embassies and Consulates-General worldwide.