Sihasak revealed preparations to discuss with the Chinese Premier during his 13-14 November visit, focusing on building tourism confidence, combating scammers, increasing trade and investment, and reducing the trade deficit.
At 14:00 on 10 November 2026 GMT+7. Sihasak Puangketkaew, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. He gave an interview at the Government House about preparations to welcome Chinese Premier Li Qiang on his visit to Thailand on 13-14 November, saying that the relationship between Thailand and China is already good but cooperation needs to increase in various areas. He emphasized building confidence for Chinese authorities regarding tourism safety, stating that those involved in problems are not ordinary tourists, and reaffirmed that Thailand is safe.
Sihasak added that discussions will also cover cracking down on online crime and scammers, noting it is known who is involved. They will also discuss investment cooperation, as Thailand currently has a significant trade deficit with China, as well as collaboration in the EV industry and new industries. Additionally, they will discuss the 2+2 meeting framework scheduled for 2027, which involves joint meetings of the foreign and defense ministries.