PM announces Thailand step up as a host of Anti-Scammer conference

Today, October 27, 2025, the 47th ASEAN Summit was held at the KLCC Conference Room in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Attended and made a remark at the 26th ASEAN-Republic of Korea Summit.   Mr. Lee Chae-myung, the new President of the Republic of Korea, will meet with ASEAN leaders for the first time, while Thailand will serve as the ASEAN-Republic of Korea bridge.

Mr. Siripong Angkasakulkiat, Government Spokesperson, stated that this summit will set the direction of future collaboration between ASEAN and the Republic of Korea, including the advancement of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP).   On this occasion, the Prime Minister made a statement as both the coordinator of ASEAN-Republic of Korea relations and an ASEAN member state.

The PM stated, Welcoming H.E. Mr. Lee Jae Myung presented his vision on behalf of ASEAN, reaffirming ASEAN's commitment to driving the ASEAN-ROK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to practical results. He also praised South Korea's participation in ASEAN's cooperation institutions and expressed his firm commitment to implementing the new ASEAN-ROK Work Plan (2026-2030).

The PM Anutin proposed 3 major collaboration initiatives to boost Thailand's ASEAN-ROK partnership:

1) Advancing digital technology and the economy, including South Korea's "AI Initiative" for inclusive growth.

2) Increasing economic cooperation by speeding negotiations on the "Thailand-ROK Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)" and revising the AKFTA to improve regional capabilities.

3) Creating a green, sustainable future.   Thailand is eager to collaborate with Korea on the "Clean Air for Sustainable ASEAN" project and share environmental technology skills.

Furthermore, the Prime Minister highlighted Thailand's commitment to regional peace and stability, emphasizing the need for conflict resolution via communication and collaboration rather than confrontation. He also highlighted Thailand's and ASEAN's readiness to collaborate with the Republic of Korea's new government to implement the new ASEAN-ROK Work Plan (2026-2030) in order to build a comprehensive strategic cooperation. Mr. Anutin emphasized that Thailand is going to reiterate its commitment to cooperatively combating cybercrime. Thailand will offer to hold a summit to concretely battle cybercrime, as part of an international collaboration effort. He has already directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to carry out this endeavor.

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