On 14 January 2013, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul met Mrs. Chua Siew San, Singaporean Ambassador to Thailand. Both sides discussed overall relations between Thailand and Singapore, in particular the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Surapong’s first official visit to Singapore from 23 - 24 February 2013 to preside over the opening of the annual Civil Service Exchange Program (CSEP) in Singapore.