Meeting discussed bilateral relations, sectoral cooperation and upcoming ASEAN chairmanships of both countries.
H.E. Waraphannee Damrongmanee, Ambassador of Thailand to Singapore, paid a courtesy call on Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, on 10 November 2026 in Singapore. The meeting took place on the occasion of Ambassador Waraphannee’s assumption of duty and provided an opportunity for both sides to discuss ways to further develop Thailand–Singapore bilateral relations.
During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on enhancing bilateral engagement through high-level visits and closer cooperation in several areas of mutual interest. Discussions covered culture, trade and investment, innovation, tourism, education and youth engagement.
The two sides also discussed opportunities to expand exchanges of high-level visits as a means of maintaining regular dialogue and advancing bilateral relations. Cooperation in trade and investment, innovation and tourism was among the key areas addressed, alongside people-to-people engagement through cultural, educational and youth-related initiatives.
Education and youth engagement were also included in the discussions, reflecting the range of areas in which Thailand and Singapore could continue to develop bilateral exchanges. Both countries have maintained engagement through various sectors, with the meeting providing an opportunity to discuss further areas of cooperation.
Regional cooperation within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was another key topic. Both sides exchanged views on cooperation in preparation for Singapore’s ASEAN Chairmanship in 2027, followed by Thailand’s chairmanship in 2028.
The discussion provided an opportunity to consider how Thailand and Singapore could work together within the regional organisation during their respective chairmanships. With Singapore set to assume the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2027 and Thailand in 2028, both countries discussed cooperation in the context of their upcoming leadership responsibilities.
The courtesy call reflected the continued diplomatic engagement between Thailand and Singapore following the appointment of Ambassador Waraphannee Damrongmanee to Singapore. The discussions covered bilateral relations, sectoral cooperation and regional engagement within ASEAN, highlighting the shared areas of interest between the two countries.
Source: Royal Thai Embassy in Singapore
