The meetings took place on the sidelines of the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and Related Meetings in Manila, the Philippines.

The Deputy Prime Minister discussed with Ms. Kallas ways to deepen cooperation across all areas with a view to advancing Thailand - EU relations toward a strategic partnership amid growing global challenges. 

The discussions covered security and strategic cooperation, people-to-people connectivity, and both sides reaffirmed their commitment to concluding the Thailand–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations at the earliest opportunity. 

The Thai side also welcomed the EU’s approval of the visa cascade scheme, which will enable eligible Thai ordinary passport holders with a good travel record to obtain Schengen visas with longer validity. The two sides also exchanged views on regional issues, including the situation in Myanmar and the Thailand - Cambodia border situation.

Concerning discussions between Mr. Sihasak and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further advancing the Thailand–Republic of Korea Strategic Partnership across all areas. 

They agreed to strengthen cooperation on security, particularly in combating transnational crime and online scams, through closer law enforcement cooperation, capacity-building, and also discussed cooperation in the defense industry.

Both sides looked forward to more exchange of high-level visits and discussed enhancing economic cooperation, including expediting negotiations on the Thailand–Republic of Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

The two sides also exchanged views on regional issues, including the situation in Myanmar and the Thailand-Cambodia situation. The Republic of Korea appreciated Thailand’s role as ASEAN-Republic of Korea Country Coordinator, while the Thai side expressed commitment to continued close collaboration in this regard.

The Deputy Prime Minister joined discussions to further advance the ASEAN - China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP), which marks its fifth anniversary this year, highlighting the need to enhance practical cooperation to build regional trust and stability, particularly in addressing emerging security challenges, such as online scams, financial fraud and cybercrimes.

To support long-term sustainability and resilience, he encouraged deeper economic collaboration, including on the digital economy, the swift entry into force of the ASEAN - China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) 3.0 Upgrade Protocol, and the full and effective utilisation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), alongside an accelerated green transition to strengthen energy and food security. He also exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.

Previously on 21 July, the Deputy Prime Minister attended the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (Retreat Session) and the Extended Informal Consultation on the Implementation of the Five-Point Consensus. The meeting exchanged views on ASEAN’s efforts to respond to regional and international developments amidst an evolving geopolitical landscape based on ASEAN unity and centrality, such as the peaceful resolution of the situation in the Middle East and the importance of freedom of navigation, as well as the negotiations on the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea (COC) in accordance with the agreed timeline. The Deputy Prime Minister reaffirmed the importance of three strategic approaches, namely Regionalism, Resilience and Relevance.

During the Extended Informal Consultation on the Implementation of the Five-Point Consensus on Myanmar, he exchanged views on advancing ASEAN’s efforts to implement the Five-Point Consensus, building on the outcomes of the Informal Meeting of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers with the Foreign Minister of Myanmar, hosted by Thailand in Bangkok on 12 July 2026. 

Thailand advanced key issues, including ASEAN’s engagement with Myanmar under the calibrated re-engagement approach proposed by Thailand, as well as enhancing the effectiveness of the ASEAN Special Envoy mechanism.

PRD Director-General Sudruetai Lertkasem on 21 July 2026 led a delegation in a meeting with Xinhua News Agency at the invitation of President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua, to advance cooperation in news organization development, media management, and AI applications. The visit came after the two organizations had signed the MOU on 20 July in Beijing. During the visit, the PRD delegation also observed Xinhua's “Big Data Center” to learn about its news management system and digital media innovations.

The meeting marked the first concrete step in implementing the MOU signed by Mrs. Sudruetai and Mr. Fu Hua, witnessed by the Prime Ministers of Thailand and the People's Republic of China. The agreement covers cooperation in media development, communication strategies, digital transformation, AI applications, human resource development, and knowledge exchange in newsroom management and media administration, with the goal of strengthening international media capabilities.

Both sides agreed to accelerate the implementation of the MOU by exchanging best practices in newsroom management and information systems development. Xinhua also expressed its readiness to send a team of experts to Thailand in September 2026 to introduce the Xinhua Model for news and information management, provide technical consultation on system development, and share expertise in AI applications in the media sector through academic discussions, lectures, and workshops.

During the visit, the PRD delegation also learned about the operations of Xinhua's Big Data Center integrating the AI technology throughout the news production process – from news gathering and data analysis to digital content creation and multilingual translation for global distribution – while maintaining high standards of data security and journalistic ethics.

This visit represented another significant step in translating the PRD-Xinhua MOU into practical cooperation through the exchange of knowledge, technology, and expertise in news organization development. The collaboration is expected to enhance PRD's communication capabilities and support the Thai government's policy to establish a National News Center by leveraging digital technology and AI alongside capacity-building and modern news management systems. It will also reinforce media cooperation between Thailand and the People's Republic of China.

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul had a plenary meeting with Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang on 20 July 2026, as part of his official visit to China from 16 to 20 July. The meeting focused on five key areas of cooperation as follows:

• Trade and Investment: Both sides agreed to expedite conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement to benefit Chinese investors using Thailand as a production base. Thailand called on China to increase imports of high-quality Thai fruits and processed foods, while welcoming quality Chinese investment that helps elevate Thai businesses into global supply chains;

• Infrastructure Connectivity: Thailand reaffirmed its commitment to completing Phase 1 of the Thai–Chinese high-speed rail project by 2030, while preparing for Phase 2. They also agreed to proceed with the construction of the second Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge and the Chiang Khong–Nateuy–Mohan railway, linking Southern China with Thailand, Laos, Malaysia, and Singapore;

• Security Cooperation: Both sides came to terms to establish a 2+2 mechanism between the Foreign Ministers and Defense Ministers of Thailand and China as a strategic dialogue platform, with Thailand as host the inaugural meeting. They also agreed to expand cooperation in defense industry development and personnel training;

• Science, Technology, and Innovation: Thailand and China commit to intensifying collaboration in the digital economy and future industries, i.e., artificial intelligence, health technologies, space, nuclear energy, and quantum science;

• Combating Transnational Crime: Cooperation will be strengthened in the exchange of intelligence, investigative data, and financial transactions to crack down online scam networks and financial frauds.

After the meeting, the two prime ministers witnessed the signing of 15 MOUs and Agreements as follows:

1. Agreement on Cooperation in Higher Education between Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of the Kingdom of Thailand and Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China;

2. Memorandum of Understanding on Strengthening Economic Cooperation in Industrial and Supply Chains between Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China and Ministry of Commerce of the Kingdom of Thailand;

3. Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Artificial Intelligence Education between Ministry of Education of the Kingdom of Thailand and Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China;

4. Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Field of Intellectual Property Enforcement between Ministry of Commerce of the Kingdom of Thailand and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) of the People’s Republic of China;

5. Memorandum of Understanding on Promoting Exchanges and Cooperation in Nuclear Fusion between Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of the Kingdom of Thailand and Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China;

6. Memorandum of Understanding on Public Health Cooperation between Ministry of Public Health of the Kingdom of Thailand and the National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China;

7. Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Application of BeiDou Navigation Satellites between Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of the Kingdom of Thailand and the National Development and Reform Commission of the People’s Republic of China;

8. Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Financial Transaction Data Exchange to Prevent and Combat Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Transnational Crime between the Anti-Money Laundering Office of Thailand and Ministry of Public Security of the People’s Republic of China;

9. Protocol on Quarantine and Sanitary Requirements for Aquatic Animals for Consumption Exported from Thailand to China between Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives of the Kingdom of Thailand and the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China;

10. Memorandum of Understanding between Public Relations Department of the Kingdom of Thailand and People’s Daily of the People’s Republic of China;

11. Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Rural Water Management, Hydropower, and Irrigation between Ministry of Water Resources of the People’s Republic of China and Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives of the Kingdom of Thailand;
12. Memorandum of Understanding on Strengthening Media Cooperation between Public Relations Department of the Kingdom of Thailand and Xinhua News Agency of the People’s Republic of China;

13. Memorandum of Understanding on Establishing a Joint Thailand–China Laboratory for Deep Space Exploration between Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of the Kingdom of Thailand and the China National Space Administration;

14. Memorandum of Understanding between Public Relations Department of the Kingdom of Thailand and the China Media Group of the People’s Republic of China;

15. Agreement on Joint Research Projects between Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

1. At the invitation of H.E. Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, paid an official visit to China from 16 to 20 July 2026.

2. During the visit, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul paid a courtesy call on H.E. Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China. He also had a bilateral meeting with Premier Li Qiang and met with H.E. Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress. Prime Minister Anutin also attended the 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai.

3. The leaders expressed their satisfaction with the positive development of Thailand-China bilateral relations which are underpinned by mutual trust and respect.

4. They reaffirmed their commitment made during President Xi Jinping’s historic visit to Thailand in 2022 to establish a Thailand-China community with a shared future for enhanced stability, prosperity, and sustainability, as an important milestone in bilateral relations. They also highlighted the historic state visit to China made by His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana in November 2025 as a momentous occasion during the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Thailand-China diplomatic relations that further solidified the close and enduring friendship between the two countries and their peoples.

5. Both sides agreed to work together in delivering more tangible results over the next 50 years while building the Thailand-China community with a shared future. They would continue to support more frequent high-level exchanges, as well as exchanges between governments, legislative bodies, and other institutions. They agreed to set up a Thailand-China 2+2 dialogue mechanism co-chaired by Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Ministers of Defence to strengthen coordination and strategic communication between the two sides.

6. The two sides reaffirmed their mutual support on matters concerning their respective core interests and major concerns. China reiterated its respect for Thailand’s national independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and firmly supports Thailand in protecting its sovereignty, security and developmental priorities. Thailand reaffirmed the unwavering commitment to the one-China policy, recognising the Government of the People’s Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China, and Taiwan as an inalienable part of China, firmly supported peaceful reunification and will not support any call for the independence of Taiwan. Thailand also supported China’s “one country, two systems” policy.

7. Amid ongoing global challenges and economic uncertainties, they highlighted the importance of upholding multilateralism based on international law. There was a need to promote mutually beneficial cooperation that is forward-looking, resilient, inclusive, and sustainable, and they underscored the importance of an open, rules-based multilateral trading system. To this end, they committed to further strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation in the areas of economy and trade, technology, and talents, with a view to ensuring safe and resilient industrial and supply chains, and providing driving forces to the respective modernisation process of the two countries.

8. Both sides were committed to continue boosting bilateral trade by increasing market access and promoting high-quality and responsible investment that takes into account local businesses participation, environmental best practices, and compliance with local laws and regulations. Towards this end, they would conclude the next Joint Action Plan under the Five-Year Development Plan on Trade and Economic Cooperation between the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Government of the People’s Republic of China as early as possible.

9. The two sides agreed to work together to safeguard the resilience, efficiency, and safety of supply chains, through enhanced industry-academia-research collaboration. They also agreed to enhance cooperation on joint research platforms, development of talents, tech start-ups and technology transfer, with the aim to establish a fully functioning supply chain ecosystem.

10. The two sides commended the signing of ASEAN-China Free Trade Area 3.0 Upgrade Protocol in October 2025 and will continue to work together to bring the Protocol into force at an early date. They also agreed to effectively implement and fully utilise the existing free trade agreements, such as the ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) and its relevant agreements, as well as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement, to promote regional economic growth.

11. China stands ready to work with Thailand and other relevant parties to effectively implement the Initiative on International Trade and Economic Cooperation Framework for Digital Economy and Green Development, so as to promote digital and green transformation as well as sustainable development.

12. The two sides agreed to strengthen cooperation on digital customs, which aims to explore smart customs practices, establish the single-window service, and enhance regulatory cooperation, capacity-building, and anti-smuggling law enforcement. They will continue to deepen cooperation under the Thailand-China Joint Technical Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Measures. China welcomes Thailand’s willingness to participate in the Belt and Road Customs Cooperation Mechanism on Food Safety, with a view to jointly enhancing capacity for food safety governance and continuously expanding the trade volume in agricultural and food products.

13. Both sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in digital trade facilitation and e-commerce, including exchanges on digital governance and standards to support SMEs.

14. It was underscored that the effective use of free trade agreements and international dispute resolution mechanisms including Alternative Dispute Resolution was vital to fostering a stable and predictable business environment. In this regard, China expressed support for Thailand’s candidature to host the headquarters of the Advisory Centre on International Investment Dispute Resolution (ACIIDR) under UNCITRAL.

15. As technological advancements and digital transformations opened vast new opportunities for both countries to harness, they agreed to enhance collaboration in science, technology and innovation (STI) to promote new quality productive forces, boost competitiveness, and foster sustainable growth in the future.

16. Furthermore, they will leverage the role of their joint committees on science and technology cooperation, to deepen STI policies alignment, and strengthen cooperation in areas such as life and health, spatial information, tech-driven poverty alleviation, agricultural technologies, and advanced materials. They stressed the importance of expanding exchanges of scientific and technological personnel, and promoting technology transfer, technological transformation and demonstration, as well as the application of scientific and technological achievements. In addition, cooperation in digital and artificial intelligence (AI), advanced electronics, modern automobiles, future foods, aerospace and space technology, quantum technology, clean energy and bio-industries would be deepened.

17. Thailand congratulated China on successfully organising the 2026 World AI Conference & High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, and welcomed China’s initiative to establish the World AI Cooperation Organization (WAICO).

The two sides recognised the necessity to strengthen international cooperation and global governance on AI, as well as promote the development of AI for the benefit of humanity.

18. The two sides encouraged the application of digital technology in cultivating talents, especially in reskilling and upskilling the labour forces, to increase productivity. In this connection, Thailand expressed its readiness to welcome greater long-term and sustainable investment partnerships and R&D cooperation with China, particularly in future-oriented, innovative and advanced industries, to foster integrated supply chains.

19. Recognising that enhanced connectivity was a key driver for economic integration and shared growth across the region, they agreed to expedite the Phase 1 construction of the Thailand-China high-speed railway, finalise the cooperation mode and launch Phase 2 at an early date. They also agreed to strengthen railway and road connectivity, as well as to optimise immigration, customs and quarantine inspection procedures.

20. On defence cooperation, they shared the view to increase exchanges of visits and strengthen cooperation in joint military exercises and training, information sharing, capacity-building exchanges, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, as well as defence science and technology. They also agreed to explore areas of cooperation to combat non-traditional security threats.

21. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to defending the safety and security of their citizens, and agreed to step up cooperation to combat transnational crimes such as human-trafficking, telecommunication frauds including online scams, illegal drug trafficking, illegal gambling, and money laundering, with a firm stance of zero tolerance.

In this regard, they welcomed Thailand’s 2025 Bangkok Joint Statement by the Global Partnership against Online Scams and China’s International Alliance Combating Telecom Fraud and Cybercrime as vital platforms for international cooperation on this matter.

Additionally, both sides agreed to enhance collaboration between law enforcement and judicial agencies, as well as extradition and mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, to effectively tackle these challenges.

22. To deepen people-to-people understanding as well as human resource development, they would intensify existing cooperation and exchanges in culture, education, technical and vocational education and training (TVET), digital and language skills. China welcomed Thailand as the Country of Honor at the 2026 China Annual Conference & Expo for International Education. The two sides also agreed to increase local level cooperation by engaging more through sister city mechanisms, regularly conducting activities and encouraging more frequent visits.

23. On cooperation in tourism, priority was given to increasing safety and facilities for tourists of both countries. They valued the mutual visa exemption scheme for ordinary passport holders, which had facilitated ease of travel and contributed to a significant increase of people-to-people exchanges since its inception. They would further explore increasing direct flights between the two countries.

24. The two sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in media, press and publication, broadcasting and film to combat fake news and disinformation, with the objective of deepening proper understanding between their peoples and countries.

25. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to addressing public health challenges together, in areas such as non-communicable diseases prevention and control, pandemics prevention and response, and traditional medicine. They will also explore cooperation in silver economy, adapting to realities in an ageing society and improving quality of life for the elderly.

26. The two sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in climate change, low carbon economy, marine resources and environment conservation, air and water pollution management, as well as the adaptation of clean energy technologies.

27. Both sides agreed to enhance cooperation in disaster management through the sharing of expertise and best practices in the areas of early-warning systems, and disaster prevention, mitigation, and restoration.

28. Building on the Fuxian Meeting in December 2025, China supports the efforts of Thailand and Cambodia to consolidate the ceasefire agreed at the 3rd Special General Border Committee (GBC) Meeting on 27 December 2025, and to continue resolving the differences through bilateral dialogues and consultation mechanisms and to gradually rebuild trust and confidence.

29. Thailand and China share broad common interests and views on a range of international issues, therefore, they reaffirmed their commitment to upholding the multilateral system with the United Nations at its core, and to supporting the international order underpinned by international law. Both sides also underscored the importance of safeguarding the rule of law, strengthening international cooperation, and advancing international peace and security, sustainable development, equality and justice, democracy and freedom.

30. Thailand appreciates and welcomes the four global initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping, as they reflect our commitment to the multilateralism. The two sides expressed their readiness to cooperate further in addressing shared challenges and advancing respective modernization efforts.

31. They would further strengthen coordination in multilateral fora such as the UN, the WTO, APEC, Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD), Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Economic Cooperation, and the Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS).

32. Thailand expressed full support for China in hosting the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting, and looked forward to a successful APEC China Year with fruitful outcomes. China appreciated the important contributions of Thailand as the host country of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). Thailand committed its full support to China in hosting the 83rd Session of ESCAP. Both sides agreed to strengthen coordination for positive outcomes of the annual meeting.

33. Thailand welcomed China’s initiative to establish the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed), recognised its positive role in facilitating the amicable settlement of disputes, and expressed the intention to sign the IOMed Convention at the earliest opportunity.

34. Both sides reiterated their commitment to an open and inclusive regional cooperation architecture, upholding ASEAN Centrality within the evolving regional landscape. They agreed to jointly foster a peaceful, safe and secure, prosperous, beautiful and amicable home for ASEAN and China, and advance the ASEAN-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership towards a closer ASEAN-China community with a shared future.

35. Reaffirming the importance of maintaining and promoting peace, security, and stability in the South China Sea and pursuing the peaceful resolution of disputes, both sides will continue to work with other ASEAN members with a shared commitment to the full and effective implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC), as well as the early conclusion of an effective and substantive Code of Conduct in the South China Sea (COC), in accordance with international law, with an aim to turning the South China Sea into a sea of peace, friendship and cooperation.

36. As the current co-chairs of the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC), Thailand and China will coordinate closely with other MLC member countries for the early convening of the MLC Leaders’ Meeting, to deepen regional cooperation in water resources management, connectivity, cross-border economy, technological innovation and the digital economy, and to jointly address shared challenges including transboundary air pollution, environmental challenges and transnational crimes, with a view to fostering the Mekong-Lancang economic development belt, upgrading MLC to its 2.0 version and forging a Mekong-Lancang community with a shared future towards peace and prosperity.

37. During the visit, the two sides witnessed the signing of cooperation documents on trade, agriculture, customs, science and technology, AI education, aviation and aerospace, intellectual property, anti-money laundering, and press and media.

38. Prime Minister Anutin expressed his appreciation to the Chinese side for the warm hospitality extended to him and the Thai delegation. He also invited the Chinese leaders to visit Thailand at a mutually convenient time.

The Vice Minister on 20 July 2026 attended the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Interface Meeting with AICHR during the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and Related Ministerial Meetings, being held in Manila, Philippines, from 20 to 24 July.

He also encouraged AICHR to further promote the rights of persons with disabilities. The Meeting took note of AICHR’s work over the past year, including its engagement with civil society, external partners, and other stakeholders.

The Vice Minister further commended AICHR’s efforts to strengthen the human rights dimension of combating transnational crime, particularly online scams, which is a national priority for Thailand. He also reiterated Thailand’s commitment to supporting a stronger and more effective AICHR.

Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow is scheduled to attend the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Related Meetings, and the activities to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), which includes the Conference of the High Contracting Parties to the TAC. 

The Deputy Prime Minister will attend 17 ministerial meetings, where he will participate in discussions with ASEAN Foreign Ministers and his counterparts from ASEAN’s Dialogue Partners, namely Australia, Canada, China, the European Union, India, Japan, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the U.S., on ways to strengthen regional stability and security in response to challenges from both within and beyond the region, as well as exchange views on key regional and international developments.

In this regard, the Deputy Prime Minister will co-chair the ASEAN Post Ministerial Conference with the Republic of Korea, in his capacity as the Country Coordinator for ASEAN - ROK Dialogue Relations for 2024 - 2027, and moderate the breakout session of the Conference of the High Contracting Parties to the TAC under the topic “Advancing Cooperation in Addressing Emerging Threats and Challenges” alongside Mr. Francisco Pérez Mackenna, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Chile.

The signing ceremony took place on 20 July 2026 at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, and it was witnessed by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Chinese Premier Li Qiang, as part of the Thai Prime Minister’s official visit to the People’s Republic of China from 16 to 20 July.

Mrs. Sudruetai pointed out that the signing of the MOUs aimed not only to build networks with leading Chinese media organizations, but also to lay an essential foundation for advancing the capabilities of PRD in three areas:  organizational and personnel development, international news and information network expansion, and media innovation for the future. These areas are important mechanisms in elevating Thailand’s communication on the global stage. 

She explained that cooperation with People's Daily focuses on expanding Thai news access to Chinese audiences through content exchange and media practitioner exchange programs. This will create opportunities to share accurate information about Thailand with Chinese audiences.

Cooperation with Xinhua News Agency emphasizes organizational and personnel development through knowledge exchange in news management, digital media transformation, and artificial intelligence (AI) applications in government communication. This will help Thai state media personnel to keep up with changes in the global media industry.

As for cooperation with China Media Group, it focuses on joint production in news, programs, and documentaries, together with exchanging knowledge in modern media technology and the development of high-quality content in response to audiences in the digital era. 

The PRD Director-General added that the signing of the three MOUs, after Thailand and China had celebrated the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, would further enhance cooperation between the two countries – from government to media – and would also strengthen Thailand's standing on the world stage.

Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said that both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the long-standing friendship between Thailand and China as the two countries commemorate the 51st anniversary of diplomatic relations. They also agreed to expand cooperation into emerging fields, including artificial intelligence, space technology, electric vehicles, and sustainable development, while elevating parliamentary cooperation in a more concrete and practical manner.

The Prime Minister stated that Thailand and China are ready to enhance collaboration in four key areas, namely (1) political and security issues, (2) trade, investment, and future industries, (3) people-to-people ties through tourism, culture, and the media, and (4) regional cooperation, including support for ASEAN centrality, Mekong development, and efforts to promote regional peace and stability.

The Prime Minister also expressed his support for expanding legislative exchanges between both countries and extended an invitation to the Chairman of the National People's Congress to pay an official visit to Thailand.

For his part, Zhao Leji congratulated Prime Minister Anutin on his first official visit to China as head of government and reaffirmed China's readiness to deepen cooperation with Thailand in such areas as artificial intelligence, digital technology, space, healthcare, environmental protection, and clean energy. He also emphasized close coordination under the ASEAN–China framework, the Lancang–Mekong Cooperation (LMC) framework, and other international platforms.

Both sides also agreed to further strengthen parliamentary exchanges, share legislative experience, and promote laws that support sustainable development. These efforts aim to advance the Thailand–China Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and deliver long-term benefits to the peoples of both countries.

The event was attended by more than 750 participants, including over 150 representatives from the Thai private sector across a wide range of industries, including agriculture, food and beverages, clean energy, healthcare and wellness, chemicals, automotive, industrial estates, and banking, as well as the Federation of Thai Industries, the Thai Chamber of Commerce, and the Board of Trade of Thailand. The delegation was one of the largest Thai private-sector delegations to participate in overseas activities organized by the Thai government.

At the opening ceremony, the Prime Minister expressed appreciation to the Chinese government and the Government of Sichuan Province for supporting BOI in organizing this important forum and the opening ceremony of the BOI Chengdu Section. 

He reaffirmed the Thai government’s commitment to reforming Thailand’s economy through three interconnected measures: (1) expediting government procedures to facilitate investment; (2) capacity building of Thai entrepreneurs and workforce to meet the needs of future industries; and (3) strengthening the domestic economy in parallel.

The Prime Minister also attended a luncheon meeting with leading Thai business executives and held discussions with senior executives of major Chinese companies in Thailand’s target industries, including Xiaomi Corporation, ChangAn Automobile, InnoLight Technology, and Eoptolink Technology. 

During the discussions, the Prime Minister underscored Thailand’s economic strengths, which included its strategic location at the heart of ASEAN with a market of more than 700 million people, world-class infrastructure and public utilities, and a high-quality workforce. 

On this occasion, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow also held discussions on behalf of the Prime Minister, with leading Chinese companies in the tourism sector, namely China Sichuan Airlines and Meituan. 

The event served as an important platform for Thailand and China to further strengthen their partnership for shared growth. They also reflect that Thailand values Sichuan Province as one of China’s key markets and home to many high-potential companies, particularly in advanced technology and clean energy.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow also joined the Prime Minister in his meeting with the Chinese President, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Both sides exchanged views on Thai-Chinese relations and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the Thailand–China Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership. They also underscored their shared determination to advance cooperation at all levels and across all frameworks to deliver tangible outcomes for the mutual benefit of their peoples. 

In addition, both sides reaffirmed the importance of promoting cooperation to advance regional interests and peace, particularly in the areas of green economy, science, technology, and the digital economy.

The Prime Minister also commended China's role in promoting multilateralism under the leadership of President Xi Jinping. President Xi also appreciated the Prime Minister's participation in the opening ceremony of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) at his invitation.

At the opening ceremony of WAIC on 17 July, Prime Minister Anutin delivered remarks, saying that the AI future must leave no one behind. To achieve this, AI governance must do three things: it must protect people, unlock potential, and create shared prosperity.

He said that AI must never become another source of division or geopolitical competition. Instead, it should become a platform for partnership. “Let us bridge our differences, widen areas of cooperation, and strengthen the safeguards that allow innovation to flourish responsibly. This is how we ensure that AI helps unite us around a future that is safer, more prosperous and leaves no one behind,” the Prime Minister said.