Thai Prime Minister heads to China amid growing global uncertainties

Thailand' s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrives at Government House for the cabinet meeting in Bangkok, Feb. 4, 2025.

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra kicks off a four-day trip to China on Wednesday that is expected to focus on economic and trade ties. During the visit, which will include a meeting with China’s leader Xi Jinping, analysts say the prime minister will also seek Beijing’s help in boosting Chinese tourists’ confidence in traveling to Thailand.