On 11 November 2026, H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Lieutenant General Datuk Ahmad Norihan bin Jalal (R), newly appointed Malaysian Government Facilitator for the Peace Dialogue Process in Thailand’s Southern Border Provinces, in his courtesy call on the Deputy Prime Minister.

Both sides exchanged views on the Peace Dialogue Process, a Thai-led process facilitated by the Government of Malaysia, aimed at advancing lasting peace in Thailand’s Southern Border Provinces. Such peace would serve as an important foundation for socioeconomic development for the benefit of local communities, while also supporting greater connectivity and continued cooperation in the development of the Thailand - Malaysia border areas.

The Deputy Prime Minister also hosted a dinner in honour of the Malaysian Government Facilitator on this occasion.