BANGKOK: China’s President Xi Jinping praised Thailand for cracking down on call centre gangs and promoting multi-level cooperation during his meeting with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Beijing on Thursday.
During the meeting at the Great Hall of the People, both nations celebrated their 50th year of diplomatic relations, while strengthening their commitment to economic and security partnerships, Jirayu Huangsap, spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, said.
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President Xi expressed firm support for joint operations against fraud, kidnapping, and human trafficking, praising Thailand’s recent success in dismantling transnational criminal networks, particularly call-centre scams that have targeted Chinese citizens.
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The discussion also covered significant infrastructure developments, with Paetongtarn highlighting the Thai Cabinet’s recent approval of the second phase of a high-speed rail project linking Bangkok to Nong Khai province, aimed at enhancing regional connectivity.
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The leaders also agreed to expand educational partnerships and scholarship programmes to strengthen ties between younger generations.