File photo: PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential election, expressing her eagerness to work together for the benefit of both countries and their peoples.
On her X account (@Ingshin), Paetongtarn extended her congratulations to both Trump and his running mate, Senator JD Vance.
“I look forward to working with you to advance the long-standing Thailand-U.S. alliance for the benefit of our peoples and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region,” she wrote.
Meanwhile, Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said that the foreign ministry is prepared to maintain bilateral relations, regardless of the election outcome.
His ministry will collaborate with the US State Department to strengthen the close and enduring relationship.
When asked whether the new US leadership might impact economic and geopolitical dimensions, Maris noted that the specifics of the new administration’s policies remain unknown.
“Thailand is ready to foster greater economic cooperation and more business exchanges between Thai and US entrepreneurs,” he said.
Both Paetongtarn and Maris are in Kunming, China, attending the Greater Mekong Sub-region Economic Cooperation Program and the Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy summits.
