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Thailand and Malaysia agree to improve security, travel and trade
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Thailand and Malaysia have agreed to strengthen security along their shared border, make cross-border travel easier and expand trade and investment cooperation, with both governments seeking faster progress on joint development projects.
Key facts
- The two governments remain committed to raising bilateral trade to US$30 billion by 2027
- ATTA fears 50% fall in Chinese group tours to Thailand at Lunar New Year 2027
- Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow and Malaysian Foreign Minister Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan co-chaired the seventh ministerial meeting of the Thailand–Malaysia Committee on the Joint
- Mohamad estimated bilateral trade at around US$28 billion, with the figure potentially reaching US$28.5 billion soon
- NESDC warns oil may stay high as Praipol sees US$90 a barrel in 1–2 months if wars ease
- During bilateral talks before the meetings, the ministers also discussed regional developments and preparations for high-level exchanges marking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2027.
Summary
Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow and Malaysian Foreign Minister Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan co-chaired the seventh ministerial meeting of the Thailand–Malaysia Committee on the Joint Development Strategy for Border Areas (JDS) and the 16th meeting of the Thailand–Malaysia Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JC) at the Waldorf Astoria Bangkok on Tuesday (October 27), during Mohamad’s two-day working visit to
The meetings followed Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s official visit to Malaysia in July and Sihasak’s trip to Kuala Lumpur in September. During bilateral talks before the meetings, the ministers also discussed regional developments and preparations for high-level exchanges marking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2027.