On 10 December 2025, H.E. Mr. Tanee Sangrat, Ambassador of Thailand to the ROK, met with H.E. Mr. Kim Do-hyung, Deputy Minister for Religious Affairs, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea to strengthen cultural cooperation and promote concrete outcomes in cultural and Buddhist art exchanges between the two countries. The discussion covered the following key areas:

1. Advancing Youth Cooperation under the Thailand–ROK JCC Mechanism by discussing ways to encourage more Thai youth to study and engage in cultural, historical, and technological learning opportunities in the ROK, under the Joint Cultural Committee (JCC) cooperation mechanism, such as the Exchange Students Program of AFS Thailand.

2. Organizing an Academic Seminar on Buddhist Arts. Both sides exchanged views on hosting a scholarly seminar to share knowledge on Buddhist arts, reflecting the diverse perspectives and traditions of Buddhism in both countries, with the aim of deepening academic and cultural understanding.

3. Exploring the Creation of a Cultural Landmark for the 70th Anniversary of Thailand–the ROK Diplomatic Relations. Both sides discussed the idea of establishing a symbolic cultural structure such as constructing a Thai pavilion in the ROK, integrating distinctive artistic elements from both nations. This pavilion could also serve as a new cultural attraction for Thai tourists visiting Korea.

4. Following Up on Key High-Level Mechanisms. The meeting reaffirmed the importance of following up on outcomes from key mechanisms, including the High-Level Dialogue (HLDC) and the JCC, to ensure the effective and tangible advancement of bilateral cultural cooperation.