PUBLISHED: 24 Feb 2025 at 19: 30
A bilateral meeting between Thailand, China and Myanmar will remain held to deal with cross-border violence, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa.
In order to develop practical and long-term techniques for battling transborder crime, including call center gangs and scammers, Mr. Maris announced on Monday that Thailand would soon host the meeting.
He expressed confidence that the multilateral mechanism do improve cooperation between the three nations in resolving these issues.
He claimed that the Thai government has always given the fight against international crime a priority, which prompted China to work with Thailand in accordance with a safety framework.  ,
In addition to this engagement, associates will be sent to combat call center gangs in neighboring nations.
Under the guidance of the government, Mr. Maris stated that Thailand is still open to working with all nations to solve the problem.
Mr. Maris spoke during his stay in Vietnam from Sunday through Tuesday. His second formal visit to the nation since taking over the Foreign Affairs Ministry.
The foreign minister also reaffirmed Thailand’s efforts to address wider security issues through international dialogue, including the meeting of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation ( Bimstec) Foreign Ministers in New Delhi, India, in July.
Thailand, Myanmar and India discussed security and hands smuggling. India, with its powerful functions, is expected to join Thailand in tackling these acts, while Thailand will work with Myanmar to support human trafficking patients.
The Foreign Ministers of the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation ( MLC ) met in Chiang Mai last August for a second time in addition.
During the Six-Country Informal Consultation and the Expanded Informal Consultation held in Bangkok on December 19 and 20, last year, Thailand even advocated for stronger cross-border surveillance and efforts to combat online scams and prostitution.
At the Asean Informal Foreign Ministers ‘ gathering in Langkawi, Malaysia, on Jan 19, Mr Maris even reiterated Thailand’s commitment to protecting its citizens from risks, particularly drug trafficking and online scams.