The Prime Minister asked the nation to be looked after before flying to attend the ASEAN Summit in Manila, noting that Thailand remains on the radar, attracting tourists and investors. He emphasized that this year’s signals are clearer compared to last year.
At 15:50 on 14 November 2026 at Military Airport 2, Wing 6 (Wg.6), Don Mueang district, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Chanveeraikul spoke about attending the 49th ASEAN Summit and related meetings in Manila, Philippines. He said there would be bilateral talks with several countries and reiterated that Thailand remains interesting to tourists and investors, as visible on the radar scan. He added that the signals are much clearer than last year and suggested asking Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supachai Sutthumpan for confirmation, as the situation is completely different.
The Prime Minister said he is attending the meeting representing Thailand and feels ready to engage with friendly nations. He said Thailand has much to offer and reasons to encourage continued trade and cooperation, including new deals. He asserted that compared to last year, the situation is almost like night and day, jokingly adding, “I might say it wrong again—night and day or something else? It could cause confusion.”
In closing, the Prime Minister said Thailand is fully prepared to serve the country and fulfill its duties. He entrusted the nation to the reporters and requested that they avoid asking the Acting Prime Minister any tricky questions.