After being transferred, Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthithaworn entered the lounge at Wing 6 to meet the Prime Minister, who embraced him warmly. Meanwhile, Anutin comforted him, saying, “Come stay close to me.” The Prime Minister delegated Chaiyachonok to explain the TH-AI Passport project progress.
At 14:00 on 16 June at Military Airport 2, Wing 6 (WN 6), Don Mueang. Mr. Nirat Pongsitthithaworn Governor of Phuket Province arrived to await a meeting. Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, upon arrival, proceeded to the lounge, greeted, and sat down to talk with Mr. Artsit Sampantharat Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior.
At 14:40, Anutin arrived at Wing 6. Nirat and Artsit joined him for discussion, during which Nirat embraced the Prime Minister, who said, “Come stay close to me.” Then, Nirat reported on solutions to issues in Phuket Province to the Prime Minister.
After the discussion, the Prime Minister departed for the Russian Federation to attend the special ASEAN-Russia Summit from 16-19 June 2026 in Kazan, Russia. Before departure, the Prime Minister responded to reporters’ questions about the progress of the TH-AI Passport project and whether there is a backup plan if it cannot proceed, saying to ask Chaiyachonok Chidchob, Minister of Digital Economy and Society.