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Anutin at Trilateral Meet in Philippines for Peace Talks

Anutin at Trilateral Meet in Philippines for Peace Talks

Khaosod•Politics•18d ago

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Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul attended a trilateral meeting in the Philippines with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to discuss bilateral relations and advance regional peace through negotiation.

  • •Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Thailand, participated in a trilateral meeting in Cebu, Philippines.
  • •The meeting was initiated by the Philippines, as the ASEAN chair, and included Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
  • •The discussions focused on the Thai-Cambodian situation, aiming to foster peace and stability through dialogue and trust.
  • •Both Thailand and Cambodia agreed to have their Foreign Ministers work on practical confidence-building measures, starting with areas of common ground.

Overview

  • •At 6:00 PM on May 7, 2026 (local time in the Philippines), Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul attended a trilateral meeting in Cebu, Philippines.
  • •Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul met with Prime Minister Hun Manet of Cambodia and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines.
  • •The trilateral meeting was initiated by the Philippines in its capacity as the ASEAN chair.
  • •Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that Thailand and Cambodia are closely connected neighbors and that it is time to open a new chapter in their relationship.
  • •Thailand and Cambodia agreed to task their respective Foreign Ministers to work together on practical confidence-building measures.
  • •The confidence-building measures are intended to restore trust and gradually strengthen bilateral relations.
  • •Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul emphasized the need for increased direct communication between Thailand and Cambodia at all levels.
  • •Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul affirmed Thailand's readiness to work collaboratively with all parties on the basis of goodwill, mutual respect, and shared interests for the benefit of the people and the region.

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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, highlighting the value of peace. It is time for both countries to look forward and open a new chapter in relations, requiring sincerity, honesty, and a shared commitment to overcome challenges."
ไทยและกัมพูชาเป็นประเทศเพื่อนบ้านที่มีความเชื่อมโยงกันอย่างใกล้ชิดในหลายมิติ พร้อมย้ำว่า ความขัดแย้งนำมาซึ่งความสูญเสียและความทุกข์ยากแก่ทุกฝ่าย และยิ่งสะท้อนให้เห็นถึงคุณค่าของสันติภาพ ดังนั้น จึงถึงเวลาที่ทั้งสองประเทศจะร่วมกันมองไปข้างหน้าและเปิดบทใหม่ของความสัมพันธ์ ซึ่งต้องอาศัยความจริงใจ ความสุจริตใจ และความมุ่งมั่นร่วมกันในการก้าวข้ามความท้าทาย
Anutin Charnvirakul
"These measures will be a key mechanism to restore trust and gradually rebuild strong bilateral relations."
มาตรการดังกล่าวจะเป็นกลไกสำคัญในการฟื้นฟูความไว้วางใจ และค่อยๆ สร้างความสัมพันธ์ทวิภาคีให้กลับมาเข้มแข็งอีกครั้ง

Key Entities

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Thailand, who attended a trilateral meeting in the Philippines.
Hun Manet(ฮุน มาเนต)ℹ️
Prime Minister of Cambodia, who participated in a trilateral meeting with Thailand and the Philippines.
Ferdinand Marcos Jr.(แฟร์ดีนันด์ มาร์โคส จูเนียร์)ℹ️
President of the Philippines and current ASEAN chair, who hosted a trilateral meeting with Thailand and Cambodia.
Minister of Foreign Affairs(รัฐมนตรีว่าการกระทรวงการต่างประเทศ)
The designated officials from Thailand and Cambodia tasked with developing confidence-building measures.

Place

Philippines(ฟิลิปปินส์)ℹ️
The country hosting the trilateral meeting between Thailand, Cambodia, and the Philippines.
Shangri-La Mactan Hotel(โรงแรม Shangri-La Mactan)
The venue where the trilateral meeting took place in Cebu, Philippines.
Cebu City(เมืองเซบู)ℹ️
The city in the Philippines where the Shangri-La Mactan Hotel is located and the trilateral meeting was held.

Context

Thai-Cambodian(ไทย–กัมพูชา)
Refers to the bilateral relations and situation between Thailand and Cambodia, which was a primary topic of discussion.

Organization

ASEAN(อาเซียน)ℹ️
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, in its capacity as chair, initiated the trilateral meeting.