BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul met with Temasek Trust CEO Desmond Kuek at Government House on October 12 to discuss collaboration in philanthropy, clean energy, public health, and sustainable development.
Government Spokesperson Ekkapob Pianpises stated that the meeting focused on mobilizing resources and funding to support scalable innovations in clean energy, health security, and sustainable development in Thailand and the broader ASEAN region. The Prime Minister emphasized Thailand’s goal to formalize cooperation between businesses and organizations to deliver tangible, sustainable outcomes that go beyond traditional corporate social responsibility.
Regarding the energy transition, both sides discussed increasing renewable energy use and exploring Small Modular Reactor technology to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Prime Minister stressed that adopting new technologies requires strict safety standards, effective waste management, and transparent public communication.
Anutin proposed a regional energy network that leverages Thailand’s renewable resources, Malaysia’s infrastructure, and Singapore’s investment to enhance long-term energy security. He also noted that expanding industries such as data centers and artificial intelligence must be balanced with responsible resource management and environmental stewardship.
On public health, the discussion covered pandemic preparedness, improved diagnostic systems, and stronger regional capacity to manufacture medical equipment. The Prime Minister advocated shifting national healthcare from treatment to proactive health promotion and disease prevention, especially to support an aging population.
The Temasek Trust CEO affirmed Temasek Trust’s commitment to supporting scalable pilot projects that address shared challenges in Asia. He conveyed well wishes from Temasek Trust Chairperson Ho Ching and former Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, and congratulated Thailand on hosting the 2026 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings. The meeting concluded with an agreement to continue sharing knowledge and connecting philanthropic capital with development funds to achieve broader social impact. (NNT)
