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PM Prepares for Trilateral Talks with Cambodia, Philippines on Border Issues

PM Prepares for Trilateral Talks with Cambodia, Philippines on Border Issues

Thairath•Politics•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Thai Prime Minister participates in trilateral ASEAN summit with Cambodia and the Philippines to address border disputes.

  • •Anutin Charnvirakul, acting Prime Minister of Thailand, is attending the ASEAN Summit in Cebu, Philippines.
  • •The summit includes trilateral discussions with Cambodia and the Philippines to resolve border issues.
  • •The meeting aims to rebuild trust and strengthen relations between Thailand and Cambodia.

Overview

  • •On May 7, 2026, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrived in Cebu, Philippines, to attend the ASEAN Summit.
  • •Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will participate in trilateral talks with the Prime Minister of Cambodia and the President of the Philippines.
  • •The trilateral meeting aims to resolve issues and find solutions regarding the Thai-Cambodian border.
  • •The Thai government emphasizes protecting national interests as the core objective of the discussions.
  • •The Philippines' President is acting as a mediator for the cooperation, facilitated by ASEAN.
  • •On May 8, 2026, the Prime Minister will attend the opening ceremony of the ASEAN Summit and participate in Plenary and Retreat Sessions.
  • •The Prime Minister is scheduled for bilateral meetings with other ASEAN leaders to strengthen economic and security cooperation.

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Key Entities

Person

Prime Minister(นายกฯ)
Acting Prime Minister of Thailand, attending the ASEAN Summit.
Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Thailand, attending the ASEAN Summit.
Samdech Hun Manet(สมเด็จมหาบวรธิบดี ฮุน มาแนต)ℹ️
Prime Minister of Cambodia, participating in trilateral talks.
Ferdinand Marcos Jr.(นายแฟร์ดีนันด์ มาร์โคส จูเนียร์)ℹ️
President of the Philippines, mediating the trilateral talks.
Ratchada Thanadirek(นางสาวรัชดา ธนาดิเรก)
Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, providing details on the trilateral talks.

Place

Thailand-Cambodia-Philippines(ไทย-กัมพูชา-ฟิลิปปินส์)
Nations participating in trilateral talks to resolve border issues.
Cebu City(เมืองเซบู)ℹ️
Location in the Philippines hosting the ASEAN Summit.
Republic of the Philippines(สาธารณรัฐฟิลิปปินส์)ℹ️
Host country of the ASEAN Summit and participant in trilateral talks.
Thai-Cambodian border(ชายแดนไทย-กัมพูชา)
The disputed border area subject of trilateral discussions.

Organization

BIMP-EAGAℹ️
Cooperation framework for which a dinner reception is scheduled.