Asia & Pacific

Ex-Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's visit to Jakarta is part of Indonesia's effort to intensify international cooperation with global leaders and other prominent figures amid recent geopolitical developments, according to the Presidential Secretariat.

President Prabowo Subianto (left) talks with former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on July 8 at the former's private residence at Jl. Kertanegara in South Jakarta. Prabowo and Thaksin discussed various regional and global issues during the meeting, according to Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya. (Courtesy of Presidential Secretariat/Cahyo)

President Prabowo Subianto hosted former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra at his private residence at Jl. Kertanegara in South Jakarta on Wednesday, where they discussed regional flashpoints and global developments.

Thaksin arrived at Prabowo’s house on Wednesday evening, according to a statement issued by the Presidential Secretariat. He was accompanied by his family, including his daughter and former Thai prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.