Sihasak plans to discuss with the Chinese ambassador, pointing out that issuing travel warnings about Thailand is not a solution because it targets specific groups. He hopes the Chinese government will better warn its own people to stop Chinese deceiving Chinese.
At 11:30 a.m. on 27 Oct 2026 GMT+7. Mr. Sihasak Puangketkaew, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, said at the Government House regarding the Chinese embassy's warning to Chinese tourists to be cautious when traveling to Thailand, that so far, there has been no discussion with the Chinese ambassador to Thailand. The problematic group is not ordinary Chinese tourists; it should be investigated whether they are working or traveling. It is a matter for the Chinese government to warn its own people and establish proper systems because ultimately, cooperation is needed.
Regarding whether the Chinese embassy's warning affects Thailand, Sihasak said the announcement should be viewed carefully because it aims to protect a specific group involved in organized scams, which does not impact ordinary Chinese tourists or tourists from other countries visiting Thailand. Therefore, cooperation is necessary, with China putting in effort as well. He plans to ask them since the warning is only part of the response; the real solution targets specific groups, not all tourists. The authorities must identify which groups are involved, how they deceive, and who the organizers are. A warning alone does not solve the problem.