On 16 October 2026, H.E. Mr. Sarun Charoensuwan, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, participated in a meeting between H.E. Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister, and H.E. Mr. Lars Klingbeil, Vice Chancellor of Germany and Federal Minister of Finance, on the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings 2026. 

Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to further strengthening Thailand–Germany bilateral relations through enhanced high-level exchanges, expanded cooperation with the private sector, and closer collaboration on issues of mutual interest, including cooperation in the areas of economy, trade, investment, finance, vocational education, as well as people-to-people exchanges. They also exchanged views on ways to promote investment in advanced technologies and future industries, as well as to enhance the skills of the Thai workforce in response to evolving labour market demands and technological developments. 

On regional cooperation, the two sides discussed progress in the negotiations for the Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and Thailand's accession process to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). They also exchanged views on ASEAN-Germany cooperation, Thailand's role within ASEAN, and Thailand's preparations for its ASEAN Chairmanship in 2028.