Prabowo meets former Thai PM Thaksin in Jakarta

President Prabowo Subianto hosted former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his family for a meeting at his private residence in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, on Wednesday evening, July 8, 2026. The gathering followed President Prabowo's departure of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Yogyakarta International Airport. The meeting, described as warm and familiar, served as a moment to strengthen the long-standing friendship between the two leaders. Thaksin's daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who previously served as Prime Minister of Thailand from 2024 to 2025, also attended the meeting. During the informal discussions, Prabowo and Thaksin shared perspectives on various global strategic developments and regional dynamics. Thaksin Shinawatra, who led Thailand from 2001 to 2006, currently contributes to Indonesia as a member of the Danantara Advisory Board. The Indonesian Cabinet Secretariat emphasized that such meetings are crucial for Indonesia to bolster its international cooperation and solidify its position amidst global shifts. The engagement highlights Indonesia's commitment to strengthening ties with global leaders and figures.

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After seeing off the departure of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Yogyakarta International Airport, President Prabowo Subianto received a visit from the Prime Minister of Thailand for the period 2001-2006, Thaksin Shinawatra, and his family at the President's private residence in Kertanegara.