Anutin in Malaysia for Talks and New Sadao Border Opening to China

Matichon•Politics•16d ago

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Thai Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul led a delegation to Malaysia for official talks and to inaugurate a new border crossing aimed at boosting trade and connectivity to China.

•Anutin Charnvirakul, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, visited Malaysia from July 9-10.
•Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations, border economy, agricultural products, and the Southern insurgency.
•A new Sadao border crossing was jointly opened, linking to Bukit Kayu Hitam, Malaysia, and extending transport routes to China.
•The visit aimed to enhance trade, agriculture, investment, tourism, and cooperation on transnational crime and natural disasters.

Overview

•On July 9, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul departed for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for an official visit.
•The official visit to Malaysia by Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is scheduled from July 9 to July 10, 2024.
•Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim jointly presided over the opening of a new Sadao border crossing between Thailand and Malaysia.
•The opening of the new Sadao border crossing aims to expand trade and export opportunities for Thailand by connecting routes to Mae Sai, Mae Sot, and Southern China.
•The joint initiative to develop the Sadao and Bukit Kayu Hitam border crossings has been a collaborative effort between the Thai and Malaysian governments since 2019.
•The new transportation link via the Sadao border crossing is expected to significantly enhance economic opportunities and revenue generation.
•Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul engaged in full-member discussions with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to promote cooperation in trade, agriculture, investment, and tourism.
•Discussions also covered security cooperation in the southern border provinces of Thailand to resolve issues and achieve peace, as well as combatting transnational crime and addressing trade and disaster challenges.

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Key Entities

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior who led a delegation to Malaysia.

Anwar Ibrahim(อันวาร์ อิบราฮิม)ℹ️

Prime Minister of Malaysia who hosted the Thai delegation.

Prime Minister(นายกรัฐมนตรี)

Title held by both Anutin Charnvirakul (acting) and Anwar Ibrahim.

Jate Wetprasert(นายเจเศรษฐ์ ไทยเศรษฐ์)

Deputy Minister of Interior who joined the delegation to Malaysia.

Wan Muhamad Noor Matha(นายวันมูหะมัดนอร์ มะทา)ℹ️

President of the Prime Minister's Advisory Board who accompanied the delegation to Malaysia.

Place

Malaysia(มาเลเซีย)ℹ️

Country visited by Thai delegation for official discussions and border opening.

Sadao Border Crossing(ด่านสะเดา)

New border crossing between Thailand and Malaysia officially opened during the visit.

Bukit Kayu Hitam Border Crossing(ด่านบูกิตกายูฮิตัม)

Malaysian border crossing that connects with the new Sadao Border Crossing.

China(จีน)ℹ️

Country connected to Thailand and Malaysia via new transport routes initiated by the border opening.

Vietnam(เวียดนาม)ℹ️

Country visited by Anutin Charnvirakul previously as part of his official ASEAN visits.

Kedah(รัฐเกดะฮ์)ℹ️

Malaysian state where the Bukit Kayu Hitam border crossing is located.

Songkhla(สงขลา)ℹ️

Thai province where the Sadao district and the new border crossing are located.

Organization

ASEAN(อาเซียน)ℹ️

Regional bloc of which both Thailand and Malaysia are members, mentioned in context of Anutin's visit.

Cabinet Ministers(คณะรัฐมนตรี)

Group of Thai ministers who accompanied Anutin Charnvirakul on the visit to Malaysia.

Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️

Government ministry led by Anutin Charnvirakul.

Ministry of Finance(กระทรวงการคลัง)ℹ️

Government ministry represented by Ekkanit Nitithanprapas.

Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)ℹ️

Government ministry represented by Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์)ℹ️

Government ministry represented by Suriya Juangroongruangkit.

Ministry of Tourism and Sports(กระทรวงการท่องเที่ยวและกีฬา)ℹ️

Government ministry represented by Surasak Pholcharoenworakul.