Manila, Feb. 5 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday recognized outgoing Thai Ambassador to the Philippines Tull Traisorat for his role in strengthening bilateral ties between the Philippines and Thailand.

"I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for everything you have done to bring our countries closer," Marcos told Traisorat during a farewell call on the President in Malacanang.

"Thailand and the Philippines have forged many new agreements and many new alliances in the past years," he added.

The President said cooperation between the two Southeast Asian neighbors experienced significant progress, particularly in post-pandemic recovery, economic policies, and diplomatic engagement during the Thai envoy's tour of du...