Thailand’s Sihasak departs Malaysia after two-day visit focused on border security, development and smuggling
SEPANG, Sept 8 — Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangk...
Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 witnessed the departure of Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow last night, concluding a two-day working visit focused on border security, development and smuggling prevention. Sihasak arrived in Malaysia on Sunday, marking the latest in the regular exchange of high-level visits between the neighboring ASEAN states.
During his stay, Sihasak held discussions with Malaysia's Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, focusing on enhancing coordination among agencies, particularly in addressing security and development challenges in border regions, as well as preventing smuggling activities. The two nations also explored the idea of coordinating the construction of border fences, with Thailand proposing the erection of fences in areas that Malaysia has yet to fence, in order to prevent duplication of efforts.
In terms of regional peace, Malaysia continues to assist Thailand in facilitating the peace dialogue process for the Southern Thailand region. In 2025, Thailand ranked as the sixth-largest trading partner globally and the second-largest among ASEAN Member States, with total bilateral trade reaching RM118.57 billion (US$27.73 billion).
From January to July 2026, the trade between the two countries increased to RM85.01 billion (US$21.13 billion), up from RM66.95 billion (US$16.64 billion) during the same period in 2025, demonstrating the robust growth and potential of their economic ties.
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