Anutin Pushes Energy, Food Security at ASEAN Summit
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- Anutin concluded his participation in the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, Philippines, after attending the May 7‑9 meetings and related sessions.
- Anutin joined a trilateral meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, where he called for a “new chapter” in Thai‑Cambodian ties based on sincerity and trust.
- Anutin urged stronger regional cooperation on energy and food security, backing the ASEAN Power Grid, petroleum security and increased renewable investment.
- Anutin noted Thailand would leverage its role as a major food producer to support regional food security and expand the Thailand‑Singapore rice trade model to other essential goods.
- Anutin highlighted the need to protect ASEAN citizens during crises, citing Thailand’s evacuation of nationals from conflict areas in the Middle East.
Why it matters: Thailand stands to boost its strategic influence and export markets as the summit secured commitments on the ASEAN Power Grid, petroleum security and a Thailand‑Singapore rice trade model, while member states gain a coordinated framework to safeguard energy and food supplies amid global volatility.
