On 15 - 16 May 2023, H.E. Mrs. Phantipha Iamsudha Ekarohit, Deputy Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs, attended the 27th ASEAN - ROK Dialogue at Ha Long City, Viet Nam. Thailand encouraged ASEAN and ROK to utilise Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) in response to emerging challenges, particularly in the areas of public health, economic recovery, and sustainable development. Thailand also took this opportunity to reaffirm Thailand’s readiness to play a proactive role as the incoming Country Coordinator for ASEAN - ROK Dialogue Relations during 2024 - 2027.

The ASEAN - ROK Dialogue is an annual meeting between Senior Officials of ASEAN Member States and the ROK. The Dialogue aims to follow up the implementation of the outcomes of the annual ASEAN - ROK Summit and chart the direction for further cooperation in mutually beneficial areas.