“H.E. Lee Jae Myung” congratulates PM Anutin, boosts cooperation in tourism-film-entertainment

Today (April 7, 2026) at 1:30 P.M., the Prime Minister's Office, 2nd Floor, Thai Khu Fah Building, Government House. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Minister of Interior, spoke with H.E. Mr. Lee Jae-myung, President of the Republic of Korea over the phone. PM Anutin expressed his pleasant impressions of their previous meeting in Gyeongju during the APEC summit and thanked the President of the Republic of Korea for the congratulations on taking office. He underlined how important Thailand is to maintaining the strategic alliance as a loyal partner and collaborator.

The key points of the discussion including:

1. In terms of Economics and Trade: Both countries agreed to go forward with negotiations on Thailand and South Korea's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which will enhance trade and investment while mitigating supply chain volatility. Thailand aims to wrap up the negotiations quickly.

2. In terms of combating Online Crime: Law enforcement organizations from both countries have worked closely together. Under the Thailand-Korea Breaking Chains effort to combat online scam centers, the President of the Republic of Korea thanked Thailand for supporting numerous South Korean residents from adjacent countries with their return home. Both countries are prepared to improve training and technology utilization in order to increase cybercrime prevention and combat capabilities.

3. In terms of people-to-people and cultural interactions: the President of the Republic of Korea emphasized the growing closeness and strength between the peoples of both nations, notably in the cultural and musical dimensions, which are widely popular. This illustrates the positive relations between the two countries, and there is a willingness to deepen collaboration in creative areas such as tourism, cinema, and entertainment.

4. In terms of peace: the PM reaffirmed Thailand's support for South Korea's efforts to bring peace to the Korean Peninsula and expressed hope for more positive developments.

Finally, PM Anutin invited the President of the Republic of Korea to pay an official visit to Thailand as soon as possible, particularly during the ASEAN Summit in November 2026, which would provide an excellent opportunity to sign the CEPA agreement and strengthen bilateral relations.

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