Minister of Foreign Affairs Provides Briefing to the Diplomatic Corps and International Organizations on the Outcomes of Thailand’s Participation at the 47th ASEAN Summit and[...]

On 4 November 2025, H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Minister of Foreign Affairs, together with Mr. Bolbongse Vangphaen, Director-General of the Department of ASEAN Affairs, and Ms. Rujikorn Saengchantr, Director-General of the Department of International Economic Affairs, provided a briefing on the outcomes of Thailand's participation at the 47^th ASEAN Summit and the 32^nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting for over 100 members of the diplomatic corps and representatives of international organizations in Thailand, representing 68 countries, 1 organization (European Union), and 6 international organizations.

The purpose of the briefing was to provide information on Thailand's role in both meetings, as well as Thailand's actions to follow up on the results and further advance issues of shared interest with the international community.

The ASEAN Summit and the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting were the Prime Minister's first international engagements since assuming office, providing an opportunity to introduce himself and to meet with other world leaders, as well as to present key government policies and his vision at a time when the world is facing increasing geopolitical and geoeconomic uncertainties.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs highlighted Thailand's proactive role in advancing its national interests while reaffirming its readiness to work with the international community to address regional and global challenges, such as transnational crime, particularly online scams. In this regard, Thailand proposed to host an international conference aimed at combating online scams, which has received positive response by many countries.

The Minister also elaborated on key issues discussed during the meetings, such as the situation in Myanmar, in which Thailand reiterated its support for the implementation of the ASEAN Five-Point Consensus and proposed ways to strengthen the role of the Special Envoy on Myanmar. The Minister further expressed hope that the upcoming election in Myanmar in December this year would constitute an important part of the peace process, leading to inclusive dialogue among all parties.

On this occasion, the Director-General of the Department of ASEAN Affairs and the Director-General of the Department of International Economic Affairs provided an overview of the aforesaid meetings and highlighted key issues that were widely discussed, including ASEAN centrality and unity in navigating through uncertainties, green and digital transition, AI governance, demographic change, and sustainable and inclusive development.

The regional and international frameworks such as ASEAN and APEC demonstrate the importance of regionalism and multilateralism, emphasizing that no single country can address regional or global challenges alone. Thailand's active participation in these meetings reaffirmed its commitment to multilateralism and its contribution to the resolution of these challenges. All these efforts have been well received by the international community.