On 19 April 2022, H.E. Mrs. Millicent Cruz-Paredes, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to Thailand, paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Don Pramudwinai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, on the occasion of H.E. Mrs. Cruz-Paredes’ assumption of duty, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Both sides were pleased with the close and cordial relations between Thailand and the Philippines, including the cooperation under the framework of Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) and continued mutual support and assistance extended to one another in times of need, particularly during the COVID-19 situation as well as occurrences of natural disasters. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs also extended his condolences to those affected by the recurring natural disaster in the Philippines.

Furthermore, as Thailand and the Philippines will be celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations in 2024, the two sides will discuss about cooperation to organise activities to commemorate the auspicious occasion.