ASEAN leaders convened in the Philippines to devise contingency plans mitigating Middle East war impacts on their region, which imports most oil and gas from there and has over one million citizens working there.
Thailand's foreign minister plans to invite his Myanmar counterpart to meet top ASEAN diplomats to build consensus for greater engagement.
Thailand's foreign minister plans to meet with his Myanmar counterpart to build ASEAN consensus for greater engagement.
ASEAN Faces New Dynamics in Myanmar Diplomacy
Asean and the EU are strengthening cooperation amid global challenges.
Myanmar's military dictator Min Aung Hlaing moved Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi to home detention, likely seeking international credibility and sanctions relief rather than genuine reform, mirroring a 2010 strategy that previously earned the regime diplomatic recognition.
Thailand, disappointed by Washington's silence during the Iran-Hormuz crisis, pursues a $31 billion land bridge infrastructure project and realigns toward China and Russia, signaling fundamental cracks in America's alliance system and shifting Asia-Pacific power dynamics.
ASEAN and EU foreign ministers convened on April 28 in Brunei to advance negotiations toward a comprehensive free trade agreement and expedite implementation of their pioneering air transport accord, addressing regional conflicts and global supply chain disruptions affecting trade and energy sectors.
Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand convened a landmark summit addressing economic cooperation, security, digital transformation, and sustainable development, strengthening ASEAN's collective voice against global challenges and positioning the bloc for greater geopolitical influence.
The Philippines, as Asean chair, urges Myanmar to free more prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi.
Thailand supports Myanmar's bid to normalize ties with Asean after five years of exclusion.
Thailand supports Myanmar's bid to normalize ASEAN ties after five years of exclusion.
Thailand supports Myanmar's bid to normalize ASEAN ties after five years of exclusion.
Deputy Prime Minister Sihasak launched a science and innovation diplomacy strategy on April 8, 2026, leveraging nearly 100 Thai embassies globally to strengthen economic ties and international collaboration across medical, semiconductor, and environmental sectors.
China has formally articulated the Asian security model, emphasizing shared security, dialogue, and cooperation over traditional alliances and deterrence.
Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed regional developments with South Africa's Ronald Lamola and Thailand's Sihasak Phuangketkeow. They talked about promoting peace and stability. The calls aimed to enhance international security.
ASEAN leaders convened in the Philippines to devise contingency plans protecting their citizens and economies from Middle East conflict impacts, amid concerns over oil supply disruptions and potential mass evacuations affecting over one million regional nationals.
ASEAN leaders gather in Cebu amid growing frustration with the United States, as Trump's Iran strikes triggered a fuel crisis and blockade threatening Southeast Asia's energy security and economic stability, straining regional attitudes toward Washington.
Thai foreign minister seeks ASEAN talks with Myanmar counterpart
Thailand pushes for Asean talks with Myanmar
Myanmar's military junta moved Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi from jail to house arrest, signaling a strategic shift aimed at securing international credibility, easing sanctions, and normalizing relations rather than genuine democratic reform.
America's Fatal Mistake: Why Thailand's Patience with Washington is Running Out and the $31 Billion Land Bridge Concept
Vietnam's Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung conducted multiple bilateral meetings with ASEAN and European officials in Brunei, strengthening strategic partnerships, advancing the 2026-2030 cooperation frameworks with Laos and Thailand, and proposing expanded EU economic and cultural collaboration initiatives.
The European Union extended sanctions against Myanmar through April 2027, citing ongoing democratic backsliding and human rights violations under military-backed quasi-civilian rule, while suspending financial aid to pressure reforms.
The Philippines, as ASEAN chair, urges Myanmar to free more prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi.
Thailand's foreign minister raises concerns over Aung San Suu Kyi's wellbeing with Myanmar's leader.
Thailand offers backing for Myanmar’s bid to normalise ASEAN ties
Thailand's foreign minister visits Myanmar, seeking ASEAN return and border stability.
The UK and France led a virtual meeting with over 50 countries to support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Deputy Prime Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow launched a comprehensive science, research, and innovation diplomacy strategy through Thailand's nearly 100 embassies worldwide to strengthen international collaboration and economic partnerships.
China has formally articulated the Asian security model, emphasizing shared security, dialogue, and cooperation over traditional alliances and deterrence.
Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs proposes reducing visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days. The change affects international tourists.
ASEAN leaders convened to develop a contingency plan addressing economic and security threats from Middle East hostilities, focusing on protecting over one million regional citizens abroad and securing stable energy supplies for the oil-dependent Southeast Asian bloc.
Thailand's foreign minister plans to meet with his Myanmar counterpart to build Asean consensus for greater engagement.
Thai foreign minister seeks ASEAN talks with Myanmar counterpart
Thai foreign minister seeks ASEAN talks with Myanmar counterpart
Myanmar's military moves Aung San Suu Kyi to home detention, seeking credibility and eased sanctions.
Where Do Thailand-China Relations Stand in 2026?
Vietnam's Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung conducted bilateral meetings with ASEAN and European officials in Brunei, strengthening strategic partnerships, advancing multilateral cooperation frameworks, and promoting economic ties across multiple sectors and nations.
Thailand's foreign minister says the US has not offered help with Iran war's economic fallout.
The Acting Director-General summarized the weekly press briefing on Thailand's diplomatic efforts with Myanmar and the EU.
Thailand to press Myanmar on border security, haze crisis and regional stability
Thailand supports Myanmar's bid to normalize ASEAN ties after five years of exclusion.
Myanmar's junta releases imprisoned President U Win Myint as part of a wider amnesty.
Campuchia muốn sớm phân định biên giới với Thái Lan, nhưng Thái Lan chưa sẵn sàng.
China has formally articulated the Asian security model, emphasizing shared security, dialogue, and cooperation over traditional alliances and deterrence.
Thailand confirmed three crewmen deaths from a Thai vessel attacked in the Strait of Hormuz last month, with twenty others rescued by Oman's navy following the explosion and fire incident.
Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul forms 15-party coalition government after February elections.