Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Prime Minister of Singapore Lawrence Wong jointly set the direction of Thailand - Singapore cooperation in line with the rapidly changing global landscape, at the 5th Thailand - Singapore Leaders' Retreat held in Bangkok on 2 September 2026.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, both sides discussed the direction of a forward-looking strategic partnership in four areas, namely (1) strengthening a sustainable green partnership, particularly in promoting energy security, the ASEAN Power Grid, investment in low-carbon energy, green technology and finance, and cooperation on carbon credits; (2) building a connected and resilient economy by promoting trade and investment in high-tech industries, developing Thailand’s human resources to meet the needs of future industries, strengthening financial and capital market connectivity, enhancing cooperation on food security, and advancing the digital economy at both the bilateral and multilateral levels; (3) enhancing defense and security cooperation, particularly cybersecurity, combating online scam networks, strengthening joint military exercises, and cooperation in defense industries; and (4) closer coordination on regional strategic issues.

 The Thai and Singapore leaders also exchanged views on strengthening ASEAN during the consecutive ASEAN Chairships of Singapore and Thailand, with Singapore assuming the Chairship in 2027 and Thailand in 2028. They also discussed ASEAN’s role in fostering constructive relations among major powers to promote peace, stability, and development in the region. In addition, the two sides discussed ASEAN - Myanmar relations and the Thailand - Cambodia situation.

On this occasion, the two sides issued the Joint Statement of the Thailand – Singapore "Forward-Looking Strategic Partnership" and announced their intention to conclude four additional cooperation documents covering (1) the digital economy, including artificial intelligence; (2) combating transnational crime and online scams; (3) food security; and (4) supply chain resilience. 

Thailand will also host the Civil Service Exchange Programme (CSEP), co-chaired by the Foreign Ministers of both sides, and the Singapore – Thailand Enhanced Economic Relationship Meeting, co-chaired by Thailand's Minister of Commerce and Singapore's Minister for Trade and Industry, to follow up on the outcomes of this Retreat.

Following the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow attended the exchange of the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation between the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Ministry of Social and Family Development of the Republic of Singapore, with the two Prime Ministers as witnesses, as well as the joint press conference of the two Prime Ministers.

On the same day, the Deputy Prime Minister hosted a working lunch in honor of Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore, on the occasion of his participation in the official visit to Thailand of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore, to attend the Retreat.

In addition, he attended the official dinner hosted by the Prime Minister and his spouse in honor of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore and his spouse at the Santi Maitri Building, Government House. The dinner was also attended by representatives of the public and private sectors of both countries.