Thailand Reaffirms One-China Policy, Says No Impact on Taiwan Relations
Thailand's Prime Minister reaffirmed the country's one-China policy on July 23, stating it will not affect bilateral cooperation with Taiwan or impact tourism and labor relations between the two nations.
At 11:40 a.m. on July 23, 2025, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Interior Minister addressed Taiwan's Foreign Ministry statement expressing disappointment with Thailand's endorsement of a joint statement affirming that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China. Anutin emphasized that Thailand has consistently upheld the one-China policy, which is nothing new, and that cooperation with Taiwan will continue as long as it does not contradict this fundamental stance. When asked whether Taiwan might perceive Thailand as biased, Anutin smiled and replied that Thailand's policy is simply one-China with no bias, and he declined to comment on social media reactions. Regarding concerns that the situation could affect Thai tourist visa policies or impact Thai workers in Taiwan, Anutin reiterated that Thailand's position is clear. He also reaffirmed that no additional clarification of Thailand's stance is necessary.
