On 28 August 2026, H.E. Ms. Lada Phumas, Ambassador of Thailand to Malaysia, welcomed a courtesy call by Major General Dato’ Saiful Bahari bin Zainol, Commandant of the National Resilience College (NRC) of Malaysia, and his delegation, on the occasion of his assumption of duty, at the Royal Thai Embassy.

The Ambassador and the NRC Commandant exchanged information and views on the overall Thailand - Malaysia bilateral relations, particularly security cooperation and efforts to strengthen social cohesion in the context of the current international situation. They also discussed the upcoming study visit to Thailand by participants of NRC Course Cohort 7, scheduled for 6 - 11 September 2026 under the theme “Building National Resilience and Social Cohesion through Whole-of-Government and Whole-of-Society Approaches.” The visit will provide an opportunity to exchange knowledge and experiences with relevant Thai agencies on strengthening national resilience and social cohesion.

The discussion was conducted in a cordial atmosphere. The NRC Commandant’s courtesy call on the Ambassador was his first following his appointment. The Ambassador had previously been invited to deliver Executive Talks to NRC course participants on two occasions, in 2023 and 2026, respectively. The Ambassador underscored that diplomacy and the military can work constructively together to advance the country’s key policies and positions, as well as to safeguard national interests.