On 4 November 2026, Mr. Panpree Bahiddha-Nukara, Chairman of the Advisory Board to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated in a fireside discussion under the theme “Redefining Thailand’s Place in the World: Repositioning Thailand in a Changing World Order” at The Standard Economic Forum 2026 - Reinventing Thailand, held at Paragon Hall. H.E. Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister of Thailand, presided over the opening ceremony and delivered the opening remarks.

The Chairman of the Advisory Board emphasised that building confidence in Thailand requires translating policies into tangible results, while addressing regulatory obstacles and corruption. He also highlighted Thailand’s role as a capable and reliable “Trusted Connector” and the importance of building on the successful hosting of the Annual Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group to expand trade and investment opportunities and advance Thailand’s priorities, including combating online crime and harnessing artificial intelligence for development.

On economic diplomacy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs aims to set clear regional and country-specific targets, strengthen the work of Team Thailand, and enhance inter-agency coordination through a “Deal Team” approach. This would translate diplomatic engagement and opportunities into concrete agreements, supported by measurable export and investment targets.

He also underscored the importance of pursuing active neutrality amid geopolitical uncertainty, while maintaining constructive dialogue with neighbouring countries. He also highlighted Thailand’s role as a bridge between ASEAN and Myanmar that supports peace and address cross-border challenges to safeguard Thailand’s interests and strengthen regional stability.