# Thai PM travels to China to address safety concerns for Chinese tourists visiting Thailand

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/china/193314-thai-pm-travels-to-china-to-address-safety-concerns-for-chinese-tourists-visiting-thailand
- Published: 2025-02-07T08:48:00+07:00
- Author: Zhang Fang

Thailand’s Prime Minister is visiting China to boost economic ties and address concerns
about Chinese tourists’ safety in Thailand.

The two countries are cooperating to combat cyber scam operations along their shared
border with Myanmar.

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Thailand aims to strengthen infrastructure projects with China, particularly the
high-speed rail connection, while balancing its relationships with both China and
the United States.

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra embarked on a four-day trip to China 
on February 6th, 2025, aiming to bolster economic and trade ties, particularly focusing
on reviving Chinese tourism. This visit follows concerns stemming from the abduction
of a Chinese actor in Thailand and subsequent anxieties among potential Chinese 
tourists regarding safety.

The trip’s key objectives include:

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 * **Addressing the Cyber Scam Issue:** Collaborating with China to combat the numerous
   cyber scam operations along their shared border. This includes joint law enforcement
   efforts, potentially allowing greater Chinese police presence in Thailand. The
   goal is to reassure China of Thailand’s commitment to resolving the issue and
   restoring tourist confidence.
 * **Boosting Tourism:** Reviving Chinese tourism, crucial for Thailand’s economy
   after the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chinese government’s control over media makes
   its support essential for this endeavor.
 * **Strengthening Infrastructure Development:** Furthering cooperation on infrastructure
   projects, notably the high-speed rail project connecting Thailand to southern
   China via Laos. This project is viewed as beneficial to both countries’ long-
   term economic and regional connectivity goals. Additional infrastructure projects
   may also be discussed.
 * **Navigating Trade Imbalances:** Addressing the influx of cheap Chinese goods,
   which poses a challenge to Thai businesses. While a task force is already working
   on mitigating this issue, further discussion and potential solutions are expected
   during the visit. Attracting Chinese investment that creates jobs in Thailand
   is another area of potential focus.

While immediate results aren’t explicitly detailed in the provided sources, the 
visit signifies Thailand’s commitment to addressing the safety concerns and restoring
the confidence of Chinese tourists. The long-term success will depend on concrete
actions taken by the Thai government to enhance safety and security measures.

Beyond economic issues, the visit also involves sensitive political considerations:

 * **Uyghur Detainees:** International pressure mounts on Thailand regarding the
   potential deportation of 48 Uyghur detainees to China, with the U.S. actively
   opposing this action. Thailand’s response to this request will likely be influenced
   by its negotiations with China on other matters.
 * **Geopolitical Balancing Act:** Thailand aims to maintain a balanced foreign 
   policy between China and the U.S. However, the outcome of the visit and Thailand’s
   future relationship with both countries could be influenced by broader geopolitical
   factors, such as potential shifts in US trade policies.

While immediate results aren’t explicitly detailed in the provided sources, the 
visit signifies Thailand’s commitment to addressing the safety concerns and restoring
the confidence of Chinese tourists. The long-term success will depend on concrete
actions taken by the Thai government to enhance safety and security measures.