Thailand and China have reiterated their cooperation in seriously suppressing transnational crimes, especially online scams, which are a matter of security concerns and have affected people within and outside the region.

The issue was raised for discussion on 24 April 2026 during the meeting between Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Mr. Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China,

Mr. Wang Yi is on a visit to Thailand to co-chair the third Meeting of the Consultation Mechanism between the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and the People’s Republic of China, as well as attending the Informal Thailand - China Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, taking place on 24-25 April 2026.

He conveyed his congratulations on Prime Minister Anutin’s assumption of office. Both sides also discussed economic cooperation, as Thailand is ready to welcome investments from China, particularly in new industries, such as high-technology, robotics, and artificial intelligence.

On the same day, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow welcomed the momentum of Thailand-China relations while commemorating the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. They intended to elevate relations toward a truly comprehensive strategic partnership by expanding cooperation across all dimensions, including economic cooperation, science, technology, innovation, agriculture, energy, regional connectivity, and people-to-people interaction. They also discussed ways to address regional issues and respond to emerging challenges, including transnational crime, online scams, water resource management, and transboundary air pollution.

Both sides discussed regional and global developments, particularly the situation in the Middle East and responses to the current energy challenges, as well as cooperation under regional and international frameworks, including Mekong - Lancang Cooperation, ASEAN, APEC, and the United Nations.

Mr. Sihasak and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of China also traveled to Krabi Province to hold an informal retreat. The retreat will provide an opportunity for both sides to engage in in-depth and candid discussions on issues of mutual interest. The Deputy Prime Minister will brief the media following the meeting in Krabi Province to share key outcomes of the discussions.