On 22 August 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted the 6th Meeting of the Committee of Vice Ministers in 2025 at Vithes Samosorn. The meeting was co-chaired by Police Major General Surasit Sangkapong, Vice Minister of the Office of the Prime Minister, together with H.E. Mr. Russ Jalichandra, and H.E. Mrs. Lalivan Karnchanachari, Vice Ministers for Foreign Affairs. Also in attendance were Vice Ministers from various ministries, with the meeting providing a platform for discussion on how to achieve a whole-of-government approach to policy implementation.

H.E. Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, delivered welcoming remarks reiterating Thailand’s foreign policy which places importance on proactive diplomacy that concretely promotes the tangible benefits for the country and the Thai people, amidst current global dynamism. The meeting discussed how government agencies can strategically communicate with the general public and the international community on the Thailand - Cambodia situation as one voice and based on facts. The Vice Ministers have a vital role in coordinating across government agencies to ensure a unified position and message.

In addition, the meeting was informed of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ missions and key achievements in three areas, namely proactive diplomacy, proactive economic diplomacy and people-centred diplomacy.