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PM Anutin’s mission to Oslo to represent Thailand at the funeral of King Harald V amid budget scrutiny by the opposition
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Royal mission puts Anutin among monarchs and world leaders at King Harald V’s funeral, opening talks with 11 leaders on trade and investment while Thailand’s budget battle rages at home.
Key facts
- As he attended the funeral and Royal Palace reception, his ministers fought to steer Thailand’s ฿3.78 trillion 2027 budget bill through crucial parliamentary readings amid intense opposition scrutiny.
- Royal mission puts Anutin among monarchs and world leaders at King Harald V’s funeral, opening talks with 11 leaders on trade and investment while Thailand’s budget battle rages at home.
- Anutin meets leaders from 11 countries as Oslo gathering opens doors for brief diplomatic exchanges
- Surrounded by monarchs, presidents and prime ministers, he seized the rare diplomatic opportunity to speak with leaders from 11 countries
- Meanwhile, thousands filled Oslo’s streets to bid farewell to their King after a 35-year reign
- Anutin arrives in Oslo as Thailand’s budget debate continues in Parliament during his royal mission
Summary
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stepped onto the world stage in Oslo on Wednesday as His Majesty the King’s representative at the state funeral of King Harald V. Surrounded by monarchs, presidents and prime ministers, he seized the rare diplomatic opportunity to speak with leaders from 11 countries. Trade, investment and new economic opportunities were on the table, although no formal deals emerged.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul represented His Majesty the King at Norway’s state funeral for King Harald V on Wednesday. The royal mission placed Thailand’s leader among monarchs, presidents and prime ministers gathered in Oslo. At the same time, Mr Anutin used the gathering for brief exchanges with 11 foreign leaders. Trade, investment and bilateral cooperation featured in those conversations. No formal agreements were announced.