Bangkok:Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow held a meeting with Lieutenant General Datuk Ahmad Norihan bin Jalal (R), the newly appointed Malaysian Government Facilitator for the Peace Dialogue Process in Thailand’s Southern Border Provinces, on 11 November 2026.

According to Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Kingdom of Thailand, the meeting included an exchange of views on the Peace Dialogue Process, which is a Thai-led initiative facilitated by Malaysia. The process aims to achieve lasting peace in Thailand's Southern Border Provinces, seen as crucial for the socioeconomic development of local communities. Furthermore, it is intended to enhance connectivity and cooperation in the Thailand-Malaysia border regions.

The Deputy Prime Minister also hosted a dinner in honor of the Malaysian Government Facilitator, marking the significance of the meeting and the ongoing collaboration between the two nations.