"Anutin" Meets "Hun Manet" to Boost Thai-Cambodian Peace and Trust

Thairath•Politics•6d ago

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Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul held a trilateral meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to discuss bilateral relations and reaffirm commitment to peace and trust.

•Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet in Cebu, Philippines.
•The meeting was part of a trilateral discussion also involving Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
•Both leaders emphasized the importance of trust and a forward-looking approach to strengthening Thai-Cambodian relations.
•An agreement was reached to task foreign ministers with developing practical confidence-building measures.

Overview

•On May 7, 2026, Anutin Charnvirakul participated in a trilateral meeting in Cebu, Philippines, in order to discuss regional situations.
•Anutin Charnvirakul held discussions with Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, in order to reinforce the pursuit of peace based on trust.
•Anutin Charnvirakul met with Ferdinand Marcos Jr., President of the Philippines, who initiated the trilateral meeting as ASEAN chair.
•Anutin Charnvirakul stated that Thailand and Cambodia must move forward together gradually and in the same direction, due to the importance of bilateral relations.
•The foreign ministers of Thailand and Cambodia will be tasked with jointly developing practical confidence-building measures, starting with areas of common ground.
•The meeting emphasized that conflict leads to loss and hardship for all parties, highlighting the value of peace.
•Anutin Charnvirakul proposed a framework for discussions on land and maritime border issues, based on good neighborliness.
•Anutin Charnvirakul affirmed Thailand's readiness to work constructively with all parties based on mutual understanding, respect, and shared interests.

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Key Quotes

Anutin Charnvirakul

"Thailand and Cambodia are neighboring countries closely linked in many dimensions. Conflict brings loss and hardship to all parties, further reflecting the value of peace. Therefore, it is time for both countries to look forward together and open a new chapter of relations."

ไทยและกัมพูชาเป็นประเทศเพื่อนบ้านที่มีความเชื่อมโยงกันอย่างใกล้ชิดในหลายมิติ ความขัดแย้งนำมาซึ่งความสูญเสียและความทุกข์ยากแก่ทุกฝ่าย และยิ่งสะท้อนให้เห็นถึงคุณค่าของสันติภาพ ดังนั้น จึงถึงเวลาที่ทั้งสองประเทศจะร่วมกันมองไปข้างหน้าและเปิดบทใหม่ของความสัมพันธ์

Anutin Charnvirakul

"Thailand and Cambodia must move forward together gradually in the same direction."

ไทยและกัมพูชาจำเป็นต้องเดินหน้าไปด้วยกันอย่างค่อยเป็นค่อยไปในทิศทางเดียวกัน

Key Entities

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Thailand who met with the Prime Minister of Cambodia and President of the Philippines to discuss bilateral relations.

Hun Manet(ฮุน มาเนต)ℹ️

Prime Minister of Cambodia who participated in a trilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Thailand and President of the Philippines.

Ferdinand Marcos Jr.(แฟร์ดีนันด์ มาร์โคส จูเนียร์)ℹ️

President of the Philippines and initiator of the trilateral meeting as ASEAN chair.

Organization

Office of the Prime Minister(สำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี)

The governmental body from which the spokesperson for the Thai Prime Minister provides updates.

ASEAN(อาเซียน)ℹ️

The organization that the Philippines chaired during the time of the trilateral meeting.

Place

Shangri-La Mactan Resort and Spa(โรงเเรม Shangri-La Mactan)

The venue in Mactan, Cebu, Philippines, where the trilateral meeting between the leaders of Thailand, Cambodia, and the Philippines took place.

Cebu City(เมืองเซบู)ℹ️

The city in the Philippines where the Shangri-La Mactan Resort and Spa is located and the trilateral meeting occurred.

Philippines(ประเทศฟิลิปปินส์)ℹ️

The host country of the trilateral meeting involving the leaders of Thailand, Cambodia, and the Philippines.

Thailand(ประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The country whose Prime Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, participated in discussions focused on peace and trust with Cambodia.

Cambodia(ประเทศกัมพูชา)ℹ️

The country whose Prime Minister, Hun Manet, engaged in discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and peace with Thailand.