Thai PM Paetongtarn Highlights Advantages of Recent China Visit

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Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, shakes hands with Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Beijing, China, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. (Thailand's Government Spokesman Office via AP)

 

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has expressed optimism that her recent official visit to China will yield significant benefits for Thailand, particularly in terms of security and enhancing trade relations.

 

Speaking on her monthly television segment "Opportunities for Thailand with Prime Minister Paetongtarn" on NBT HD2, she elaborated on the outcomes of her trip, which took place from February 5-8 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations.

 

During her visit, the Prime Minister engaged with prominent Chinese leaders, including President Xi Jinping, National People's Congress chairman Zhao Leji, and Prime Minister Li Qiang. Discussions focused on strengthening the longtime friendship and exploring avenues of cooperation over the next half-century.

 

Key topics included a gesture of goodwill involving the transfer of two giant pandas to Thailand and the construction of a royal archway to honour His Majesty the King's 72nd birthday. The Prime Minister also extended a warm invitation to Chinese tourists to experience Thailand's Songkran festival in April, emphasizing the Thai government's commitment to ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all international visitors.

Concerns regarding cross-border scams affecting Chinese nationals were raised, and both parties discussed strategies to curb scam syndicates and cybercrimes. President Xi commended Thailand’s efforts to combat these criminal activities and agreed to collaborate on forming a task force to intensify the crackdown. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will appoint a liaison to work closely with this task force to quickly address any arising issues.

 

The Prime Minister further briefed President Xi on Thailand's ambitious first high-speed rail link project, which aims to connect Thailand and China through Laos. This development promises to cut logistics costs and unlock new business opportunities for farmers and small-to-medium enterprises. Encouraged by China's support, the Prime Minister pledged to expedite the project's progress.

 

Additionally, China has shown considerable interest in Thailand's southern Land Bridge project, seeking further details from feasibility studies as they evaluate potential investments. These discussions suggest a promising future for increased Chinese economic involvement in Thailand.

 

Overall, Prime Minister Paetongtarn's visit seems set to bolster bilateral ties, pave the way for new economic initiatives, and enhance safety and security cooperation between the two countries, reported Bangkok Post.

 

-- 2025-02-17

 

 

[kingstonkid]

So China is going to lend them the money and sign the contracts so tht if Thailand can't pay China can take over.

 

Wonder how many drug lords in Chaina are waiting for the train.  Think of places you can hide drugs on a train.

[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has expressed optimism that her recent official visit to China will yield significant benefits for Thailand, particularly in terms of security and enhancing trade relations

More cheap crap on the way...

[RamblingOn]

I am more interested in the topics she did discuss with China but which she did not elaborated on during her TV show.

[Bday Prang]

like anybody should believe anything either of those two say

[Bday Prang]

You can't see his eyes, ever,  Scary bloke

[nikmar]

7 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

Scary bloke

 

how can you be scared of Winnie the Pooh 😆

[Thingamabob]

Thaksin backing a Chinese takeover of all things Thai. Sad to see. There was a time, during the 50s, 60s and 70s when Thailand carefully maintained a limited involvement with communist China.

[AustinRacing]

Me thinks the pandas were the highlight for her as directed by dad. Everything else daddy will handle. 

[John Drake]

19 hours ago, Thingamabob said:

Thaksin backing a Chinese takeover of all things Thai. Sad to see. There was a time, during the 50s, 60s and 70s when Thailand carefully maintained a limited involvement with communist China.

 

People don't want to hear it on Aseannow, but Prayuth did a much better job of threading the diplomatic needle between China and the US/West. The Shins are totally going in the tank for Xi.