PBBM congratulates new Thai prime minister


President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has congratulated newly elected Thailand Prime Minister Sretta Thavisin.

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Thailand Prime Minister Sretta Thavisin (Photo from Sretta Thavisin X Profile Page)

Marcos took to social media his well wishes to Thailand's 30th prime minister on Monday, Sept. 4.

"I convey my warm congratulations and best wishes to @Thavisin on your election as the 30th Prime Minister of Thailand," Marcos posted on X, formerly Twitter.

"I look forward to working with you in strengthening Philippines-Thailand relations, which celebrates its milestone 75th Anniversary next year," the President added.

Marcos also expressed that the Philippine government "is committed to deepening the long-standing friendship between the Filipino and Thai peoples."

Thavisin was elected as Thailand's new prime minister on August 22 after securing the votes of more than half of the legislature.