Overview
- Thailand’s foreign minister, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, met External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi during his first official visit to India from November 28 to December 2.
- Jaishankar described Thailand as a long-time friend and key maritime neighbor while emphasizing the Act East–Act West alignment shaping their engagement.
- He flagged Myanmar as a priority for detailed discussion, citing the value of regular exchanges on pressing regional issues.
- Thailand sought India’s support for its interest in joining BRICS during India’s 2026 chairmanship, according to a statement from Thailand’s foreign ministry.
- Both sides discussed tackling transnational online scam networks, with Thailand inviting India to join and potentially co-host a Bangkok conference on December 17–18, 2025, and to assist affected Indian nationals.