Thai Prime Minister Anutin Chanvirakul is safe and will fly back to Thailand tonight as scheduled after Ukraine launched a major drone attack on Moscow, Russia. He also supports the Thailand-EAEU Free Trade Agreement at the ASEAN-Eurasia forum.Tags: [Thai Prime Minister, Ukraine, Russia, Drone Attack, Thailand-EAEU FTA, ASEAN-Eurasia]
On 18 June 2026, reporters reported that Thai Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Chanvirakul was attending the special ASEAN-Russia summit from 16 to 19 June 2026 in Kazan, Russian Federation. He is scheduled to return to Thailand at 20:00, arriving at Military Airport 2, Wing 6 (Don Mueang District, Bangkok) at 09:00 on 19 June.Tags: [Anutin Chanvirakul, ASEAN-Russia Summit, Kazan, Thailand Return, Military Airport]
On the same day, reports emerged that the Ukrainian military launched its largest drone attack in several years targeting Moscow, Russia’s capital. The attacks caused multiple severe fires and heavy disruption to transportation infrastructure. This occurred just hours before Russian President Vladimir Putin was to attend the ASEAN-Russia special summit in Kazan, which Prime Minister Anutin also attended.Tags: [Ukraine, Drone Attack, Moscow, Vladimir Putin, ASEAN-Russia Summit]
According to close associates of the Prime Minister, Anutin and his delegation are safe and will return to Thailand tonight as originally planned, arriving on 19 June to resume work at the Government House as usual.Tags: [Anutin Chanvirakul, Safety, Return to Thailand, Government House]
Prime Minister Supports Thailand–EAEU Free Trade Agreement at ASEAN-Eurasia ForumTags: [Prime Minister, Thailand-EAEU FTA, ASEAN-Eurasia Forum]
At 12:30 local time on Thursday, 18 June 2026, at the Kazan International Convention Center in Kazan, Russian Federation, Prime Minister Anutin joined a working lunch and delivered a statement on "Integration Processes in the Eurasian Spaces." Attendees included Russian President Vladimir Putin, ASEAN country leaders, the ASEAN Secretary-General, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Secretary-General, the Eurasian Economic Commission Chairperson, the ASEAN Business Advisory Council Chair, and the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry President.Tags: [Anutin Chanvirakul, Vladimir Putin, ASEAN Leaders, Eurasian Integration, Kazan Meeting]
The Prime Minister thanked President Putin for the opportunity for ASEAN leaders to exchange views with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Eurasian Economic Commission, and Russian business sectors. He remarked that the future prosperity of the Eurasian region depends on the ability to connect regions, economies, and peoples. He emphasized his belief that "peace and stability" are essential foundations for economic integration.Tags: [Anutin Chanvirakul, Vladimir Putin, ASEAN, Eurasian Prosperity, Peace and Stability]
The Prime Minister also spoke about promoting connectivity to expand economic opportunities, which now extends beyond transportation and logistics infrastructure to include supply chains, logistics networks, digital platforms, businesses, and people-to-people contacts. He highlighted Thailand's role as a gateway linking Southeast Asia with the Indo-Pacific region and its role in strengthening connections between ASEAN and Eurasian partner countries.Tags: [Connectivity, Economic Opportunities, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Indo-Pacific, ASEAN-Eurasia Relations]
Furthermore, the Prime Minister expressed intention to advance negotiations on the Thailand–Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Free Trade Agreement to support trade expansion, investment, and to establish a strong foundation for long-term economic cooperation. He emphasized the importance of fostering a transparent, predictable, and investment-friendly business environment.Tags: [Thailand-EAEU FTA, Trade Negotiations, Investment, Economic Cooperation, Business Environment]
In closing, the Prime Minister affirmed Thailand's readiness to collaborate with all parties to promote a peaceful, connected, and opportunity-open Eurasian region. He believes the success of regional integration will be measured by stronger links, resilience, and shared prosperity among people and businesses.Tags: [Thailand, Eurasian Cooperation, Regional Integration, Peace, Prosperity]
