On 1 October 2026, Mrs. Hattaya Khusakul, Director-General of the Department of American and South Pacific Affairs, met with Mr. Seth Bailey, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, U.S. Department of State, on the occasion of the latter’s visit to Thailand, accompanied by H.E. Mr. Sean Kotaro O'Neill, U.S. Ambassador to Thailand.

Both sides welcomed the positive momentum in Thai-U.S. relations and the strategic partnership, particularly in high-level interactions, defense and security cooperation, efforts to combat online scams, and the continued progress of bilateral trade negotiations. On this occasion, both sides discussed ways to further strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation, including new areas of cooperation such as artificial intelligence, as well as facilitation for diplomatic and consular representatives of both countries. They also exchanged views on the Thailand-Cambodia situation.