The Prime Minister has arrived in the Philippines to attend the 49th ASEAN Summit from 14 to 18 November 2026, aiming to drive ASEAN cooperation to meet regional challenges.
At 20:35 on 14 November 2026 (local Manila time, one hour ahead of Thailand), at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, Republic of the Philippines, Mr. Ekaphop Piansaphet, spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister, announced that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who is also Minister of Interior, accompanied by his spouse and delegation, arrived in Manila to join the 49th ASEAN Summit and related summits from 14 to 18 November 2026. He was welcomed at the airport by The Honourable Mr. Fredderick A. Vida, Secretary of Justice of the Republic of the Philippines.
The accompanying delegation includes Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkaew, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; Mrs. Supachai Sutthammanun, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce; and Mr. Yossanan Wongsawat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.
On 15 November 2026, the Prime Minister's schedule begins with attending the opening ceremony of the 49th ASEAN Summit and related summits at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). He will then join the full Plenary session of the 49th ASEAN Summit to discuss advancing the ASEAN community and key regional issues. Afterwards, he will participate in the informal ASEAN Summit Retreat, a forum for ASEAN leaders to exchange views on strategic matters and significant developments affecting the region.
In the afternoon, the Prime Minister is scheduled for bilateral talks with the Prime Minister of the Lao People's Democratic Republic before attending meetings between ASEAN leaders and representatives of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), as well as sessions with ASEAN youth delegates to exchange views and promote involvement of various sectors in ASEAN community development.
"Participating in this summit is a crucial opportunity for Thailand to help shape ASEAN cooperation directions and strengthen ties with member states and dialogue partners. Priority is given to enhancing economic resilience, regional connectivity, and maintaining peace and stability to create economic opportunities and concretely improve the quality of life for the Thai people," said the spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister.
