Sihasak on Thailand's Global Role and Diplomacy in New Zealand

Thansettakij•Economy•4d ago

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Deputy Prime Minister Sihasak Phuangketkaew asserts that Thailand's global standing has improved, aiding economic and diplomatic goals.

•Sihasak Phuangketkaew spoke at a Thai community event in Auckland, New Zealand, on August 22, 2026.
•Thailand has established new relations with neighboring countries to expand regional trade and diplomatic cooperation.
•The government is implementing 'deep-level diplomacy for the people' to protect and support Thai citizens abroad.

•On August 22, 2026, Sihasak Phuangketkaew attended a meeting with the Thai community in Auckland, New Zealand.
•Sihasak Phuangketkaew stated that Thailand's status in the global arena has clearly improved, building confidence among many nations.
•Sihasak Phuangketkaew noted that while Thailand's economic direction and global roles are stable, challenges remain regarding situations in neighboring countries.
•The government has opened new relations with another side of neighboring countries to expand diplomatic and trade cooperation.
•Sihasak Phuangketkaew attributed the success of various negotiations in Australia and New Zealand to the friendliness and trust between leaders.
•The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is utilizing an approach called 'diplomacy for the people in depth' to care for Thai citizens abroad.
•The Ministry of Foreign Affairs aims to strengthen Thai communities abroad by promoting knowledge of local laws to prevent problems while living and working.
•The government focuses on ensuring Thai citizens abroad can live comfortably and be self-reliant in foreign societies.

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Sihasak Phuangketkaew

"The heart of current foreign policy implementation does not lie in the policy alone, but in the role and relationship between country leaders."

หัวใจสำคัญของการดำเนินนโยบายต่างประเทศในปัจจุบันไม่ได้อยู่ที่ตัวนโยบายเพียงอย่างเดียวแต่อยู่ที่บทบาทและความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างผู้นำประเทศ

Sihasak Phuangketkaew(สีหศักดิ์ พวงเกตุแก้ว)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs(กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ)ℹ️

The government body responsible for international relations and protecting Thai citizens abroad.

Auckland(นครโอ๊คแลนด์)ℹ️

A city in New Zealand where the Thai community meeting took place.

New Zealand(นิวซีแลนด์)ℹ️

The country where Sihasak Phuangketkaew held a meeting with the Thai community.

Australia(ออสเตรเลีย)ℹ️

A country where discussions occurred that succeeded due to leader trust.

Diplomacy for the People in Depth(การทูตเพื่อประชาชนในเชิงลึก)

A government approach used to provide care and protection for Thai citizens living abroad.