Thailand PM Cancels ASEAN Summit Attendance Following Queen Mother Sirikit's Death as US-China Trade Talks Continue

Oct 25, 2025 12:08 pm CST

Thailand's Prime Minister has canceled his trip to the ASEAN Summit in Malaysia following Queen Mother Sirikit's death, potentially missing a scheduled ceasefire signing with Cambodia that President Trump was set to witness. Meanwhile, the summit proceeds with critical US-China trade discussions and East Timor's official welcome as ASEAN's 11th member amid growing international trade tensions.