Government House is preparing to welcome Li Qiang, the Premier of China, on his first official visit to Thailand in seven years. Anutin Charnvirakul and Li Qiang are set to hold full official talks and witness the signing of a memorandum of understanding.
On 12 Nov 2026 GMT+7, reporters noted that the welcoming ceremony for Li Qiang, Premier of the People's Republic of China, will take place on 13 Nov 2026 GMT+7, marking his official visit as a guest of the Thai government.
Yesterday evening, Government House officials prepared the venue for the welcoming ceremony and the full official talks, displaying a welcome banner for Premier Li Qiang. The Chinese and Thai national flags were prominently displayed.
The Thai Khu Fa Building was decorated with Chinese and Thai national flags and beautiful floral arrangements. The Santi Maitri Building, designated for witnessing the memorandum signing ceremony and hosting the official dinner, was also lavishly adorned. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul will host the dinner.
The official welcoming schedule includes an honor guard inspection on the lawn in front of the Thai Khu Fa Building starting at 17:00, followed by signing the government guestbook and full official talks at the Phakdi Bodin Building.
At 18:30, Anutin and Li Qiang will witness the signing of the memorandum of understanding at the Santi Maitri Building. At 18:45, the Premier will host an official dinner in honor of the Chinese Premier at the same venue.
This marks the first official visit to Thailand by the Chinese Premier in seven years. The last visit was in 2019 by former Premier Li Keqiang. It is also Li Qiang's first visit to Thailand in his capacity as Premier.
