Prime Minister Anutin welcomed Li Qiang, Premier of the People's Republic of China, before jointly inspecting the honor guard and holding full official talks to promote cooperation between the two countries.
At 17:00 on 13 Nov 2026 GMT+7 at the Government House, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul welcomed Li Qiang, Premier of the People's Republic of China, on his official visit to Thailand at the lawn in front of Thai Khu Fah Building. The ceremony featured the playing of the Chinese and Thai national anthems in sequence. Afterwards, the two prime ministers jointly inspected the honor guard to honor the official visit.
Among those present were Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Anek Laothamatas, Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Yossapon Wongwat, Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit, Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Kanchanawongkul, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin, Industry Minister Warawut Silpa-archa, along with military commanders, who joined in welcoming the premier.
Government spokesman Ekaphop Pienpiset stated that earlier at 13:50, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul personally welcomed Li Qiang at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Afterwards, the two prime ministers traveled together by car from the airport to the Chinese premier’s hotel.
After inspecting the honor guard, the prime ministers introduced their respective ministers and distinguished guests who had come to welcome them. The Chinese premier introduced his delegation, and they took a group photo on the central staircase of Thai Khu Fah Building before Premier Li Qiang signed the government guestbook in the Ivory Room outside.
Subsequently, the two prime ministers led their delegations in full official talks at Phakdi Bodin Building, Government House, exchanging views and promoting cooperation between the two countries in various fields.
