On 4–5 March 2026, Mr. Chulvat Narinthrangura, Director-General of the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), co-chaired the 12th Thailand–Singapore Technical Cooperation Meeting (TCM) with Jolene Tan, Director-General of the Development Partnerships Directorate (DPD), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore.

Both sides reviewed the implementation of trilateral cooperation under the Third Country Training Programme (TCTP) and discussed the work plan for the coming year. This year, they highlighted the importance of strengthening impact evaluation to further enhance the effectiveness of the training programmes. The TCTP expressed its appreciation for Thailand’s longstanding partnership, which will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Thailand - Singapore trilateral cooperation next year. The Singapore side also arranged site visits for the Thai delegation to observe Singapore’s smart city development at the Punggol Digital District. The district integrates digital technologies and innovation to enhance smart living solutions, including advanced applications in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, blockchain, and fintech.

The meeting is convened annually with Thailand and Singapore serving as alternate chairs. Thailand is the only development partner country in Southeast Asia under the TCTP, demonstrating the shared commitment of both countries to strengthening institutional capacity building and human resource development as key drivers of sustainable development. In 2027, Thailand will host the 13th Thailand - Singapore Technical Cooperation Meeting and co-organise commemorative activities with Singapore to mark the 30th anniversary of this cooperation.