BANGKOK – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on 24 April welcomed Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Government House, where both sides held talks aimed at strengthening Thailand–China relations, highlighted by a light-hearted exchange in which Wang complimented the Thai leader’s appearance.
At 11:00, Anutin, who also serves as interior minister, together with Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas, received Wang at the Thai Khu Fah Building during his official visit to Thailand as a guest of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Upon arrival, Anutin and Wang shook hands warmly before Wang, speaking in Chinese, told the Thai prime minister he looked “very handsome.” Anutin smiled and replied, “You are more handsome than me,” prompting laughter from Wang.
The two leaders then posed for photographs before proceeding to a closed-door meeting at the second-floor reception room, where they discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation.
Following about one hour of talks, Anutin and Wang later stepped out together and proceeded to a private lunch arranged by the Thai side. The prime minister personally drove Wang in a private electric vehicle, with Foreign Minister Sihasak seated in the back.
During the meeting, Thailand also hosted refreshments including durian, coconut bamboo rice, and traditional Thai desserts.
The delegation departed Government House at around 12:00.
