On 15 November 2023, H.E. Mr. Srettha Thavisin, Prime Minister, had a bilateral meeting with H.E. Mr. Kishida Fumio, the Prime Minister of Japan, during the APEC Economic Leaders' Week in San Francisco.

Both sides emphasized readiness to enhance bilateral cooperation to advance the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Thailand and Japan. Both also agreed Thailand and Japan’s new economic policies are aligned in various aspects, such as digital economy, innovation, green economy, which will help broaden cooperation between two countries. Besides, both recognized that Thailand has been Japan’s regional electric vehicle (EV) production base, especially the transition from internal combustion engine vehicles to EV. Both also discussed short term visa exemption for business purpose to facilitate investment from both countries.

On this occasion, PM Srettha highlighted that the ASEAN-Japan Special Summit, hosted by Japan in December 2023, will be an opportunity to follow up on cooperation between Thailand and Japan, especially in automotive industry and green industry.