Thai-China 2+2 Security Agreement and Scam Crackdown

Khaosod•Politics•21h ago

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Thailand and China agreed to establish a '2+2' security dialogue mechanism to combat transnational crime and grey businesses.

•Sihasak Phuangketkeow and Xi Jinping agreed to a '2+2' security framework involving Foreign and Defense Ministers.
•The primary focus of the discussion was the suppression of scammer networks and call center gangs.
•Thailand requested China's cooperation in addressing 'grey businesses' that operate illegally in Thailand.
•The official visit to the People's Republic of China took place on July 20, 2026.

•On July 20, 2026, Sihasak Phuangketkeow traveled to the People's Republic of China as part of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's official delegation.
•Sihasak Phuangketkeow and Xi Jinping reached an agreement to establish a '2+2' security dialogue framework between the Foreign and Defense Ministers of Thailand and China.
•China has expressed readiness to host the first '2+2' security meeting.
•Sihasak Phuangketkeow identified the suppression of scammers and call center gangs as the top priority for discussion.
•Thailand and China agreed to increase cooperation in law enforcement, human trafficking suppression, money laundering prevention, and intelligence exchange.
•Sihasak Phuangketkeow stated that sustainable solutions for transnational crime require integration with neighboring countries, specifically Myanmar and Cambodia.
•Sihasak Phuangketkeow emphasized that the Thai government promotes only quality, sustainable investments and requires investors to strictly follow Thai law.
•Sihasak Phuangketkeow noted that illegal activities by grey businesses negatively impact the confidence and feelings of the Thai people.

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Sihasak Phuangketkeow

"We would like China to also take the feelings of the Thai people into consideration."

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Sihasak Phuangketkeow(สีหศักดิ์ พวงเกตุแก้ว)ℹ️

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand.

Xi Jinping(สี จิ้นผิง)ℹ️

President of the People's Republic of China.

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Thailand.

People's Republic of China(สาธารณรัฐประชาชนจีน)ℹ️

The destination of the official visit by the Thai delegation.

Myanmar(เมียนมา)ℹ️

A neighboring country mentioned as necessary for integrated cooperation against transnational crime.

Cambodia(กัมพูชา)ℹ️

A neighboring country mentioned as necessary for integrated cooperation against transnational crime.

Thailand(ประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The country seeking a security agreement and crackdown on grey businesses.

Thai-China 2+2 Security Mechanism(กลไกความมั่นคงไทย-จีน แบบ “2+2”)

A security dialogue framework between the Foreign and Defense Ministers of Thailand and China.