On 12 November 2026, H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, made an official visit to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. He paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Min Aung Hlaing, President of Myanmar, and had discussions with H.E. Mr. Tin Maung Swe, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Lieutenant General Yar Pyae, Union Minister for Defence and Chairman of the National Solidarity and Peacemaking Negotiation Committee.

The Thai delegation comprised Secretary-General of the National Security Council, Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Commander of Army Region 3, and high-level officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reflecting the importance that the Thai Government attaches to relations with Myanmar as close neighbours.

Both sides stressed the close friendship between the two countries and agreed to closely consult to address challenges on the basis of mutual trust, mutual respect and common interest.

Both sides underscored the importance of promoting security and stability along the Thailand–Myanmar border. The Thai side stressed the need to ensure safety of the Thai people living along the border and called on Myanmar to exercise utmost caution to prevent impacts on the people living on the Thai side of the border. Both sides also agreed to increase cooperation to combat illicit drugs and online scams.

On environmental issues, the Thai side emphasised the importance of addressing transboundary pollution, particularly river pollution affecting communities in both countries. Both sides agreed to convene the Joint Working Group on Water Quality Management for Boundary and Transboundary Rivers as soon as possible to concretely address problems. High-level representatives of both countries would undertake a joint field visit to follow-up on the progress.

Both sides discussed ways to enhance economic cooperation, particularly trade and border trade facilitation, labour management, energy security. Relevant agencies would coordinate closely to address problems and deliver concrete outcomes.

The Thai side reaffirmed its support for Myanmar’s peace process and Myanmar’s constructive engagement with ASEAN and the international community. The Thai side also encouraged Myanmar to continue to make positive developments, in particular steps to reduce violence, especially impacts on civilians, and expanding humanitarian access to those in need.