Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli (4th R) meets with Thai Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak in Bangkok, Thailand, Oct. 27, 2017. (Xinhua/Wang Ye)
Somkid told Zhang that his attendance of the cremation ceremony as President Xi's special envoy fully embodies China's high attention to the bilateral ties with Thailand.
Thailand congratulated the successful conclusion of the 19th CPC National Congress, said Somkid, adding that his country has attached great importance to the ties with China.
Thailand will unswervingly strengthen strategic cooperation with China, consolidate synergy between Thailand's East Economic Corridor construction and China's Belt and Road Initiative, he said.
The royal ceremony for the late king lasted from Wednesday till Sunday, with the cremation held on Thursday.
