President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reaffirmed their commitment to deepen relations between the Philippines and Thailand during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit in Cebu City.
According to the Presidential Communications Office, the two leaders discussed ways to strengthen cooperation through increased high-level engagements, expanded trade and economic partnerships, stronger people-to-people ties, and joint efforts against transnational crimes.
The meeting also covered regional and global developments affecting Southeast Asia, with both leaders reaffirming support for ASEAN unity, regional peace, and stability.
The Philippines and Thailand formally established diplomatic relations on June 14, 1949, and have since maintained cooperation in areas such as trade, labor, tourism, and regional security.
Around 40,000 Filipinos currently live and work in Thailand, many employed as teachers, nurses, engineers, and other professionals.
The meeting was among several bilateral engagements held by Marcos during the ASEAN Summit, where regional leaders tackled issues involving economic resilience, security cooperation, sustainability, and digital transformation.