Meeting discussed ASEAN developments and future academic exchanges between Thailand and Singapore.
H.E. Waraphannee Damrongmanee, Ambassador of Thailand to Singapore, welcomed Dr Anuson Chinvanno, Director of Thailand’s International Studies Center (ISC), during his visit to Singapore on 2 November 2026. The visit aimed to develop networks and promote academic cooperation between the ISC and leading Singaporean think tanks. On the same day, the Ambassador and Dr Chinvanno also paid a courtesy call on Mr George Yeo, former Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore, to exchange views on international affairs and discuss potential participation in the ISC’s activities in Thailand in 2027.
Dr Chinvanno visited Singapore to meet representatives of leading think tanks and explore opportunities for academic engagement between Thailand’s ISC and its partner institutions. The visit provided an opportunity to establish further connections with Singapore-based institutions working on international studies and regional affairs.
During the visit, Ambassador Waraphannee Damrongmanee received Dr Chinvanno and discussed the purpose of his engagements in Singapore. The ISC Director’s meetings with Singaporean think tank representatives were intended to encourage academic exchanges and facilitate cooperation in research and international studies.
The Ambassador subsequently accompanied Dr Chinvanno on a courtesy call to Mr George Yeo, who previously served as Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs. The meeting focused on international affairs, with particular attention to developments in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region.
The participants exchanged perspectives on regional and international developments, reflecting their respective experience and engagement in international relations. The discussion also provided an opportunity to explore possible future engagement between Mr Yeo and the International Studies Center.
During the meeting, Ambassador Waraphannee and Dr Chinvanno invited Mr Yeo to participate in activities organised by the ISC in Thailand in 2027. The invitation was extended as part of the Centre’s efforts to engage with regional experts and institutions on international affairs and academic cooperation.
The visit highlighted the ISC’s engagement with Singaporean think tanks and individuals with experience in diplomacy and international relations. Through these meetings, the Centre sought to develop institutional networks and encourage further academic interaction between Thailand and Singapore.
Source: Royal Thai Embassy in Singapore
