On 14 October 2026, Mrs. Eksiri Pintaruchi, Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs, co-chaired the 2nd Thailand - Republic of Korea Strategic Dialogue with Mr. Park Yoonjoo, First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand.

Both sides welcomed the close relations between Thailand and the Republic of Korea and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation. They agreed to promote continued high-level exchanges and consultations in order to advance cooperation across various fields and ensure tangible outcomes. Priority areas discussed included the prevention and suppression of transnational crimes, the expansion of trade and investment, and the development of future industries, particularly artificial intelligence, healthcare and medical services, and clean energy. The two sides also underscored the importance of enhancing cooperation in labour, culture, and tourism.

The two sides further agreed to strengthen cooperation within the ASEAN framework and the Mekong sub-region, for which Thailand is serving as the ASEAN - Republic of Korea Country Coordinator and Co-Chair of the Mekong - Republic of Korea Cooperation framework. The meeting also provided an opportunity for both sides to exchange views on regional developments.