Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dismissed Taiwan's criticism of Thailand's support for the One China policy on Thursday, saying Bangkok's position would not affect economic ties with Taipei.

Speaking at Government House, Mr Anutin said Thailand had consistently adhered to the One China policy, and there had been no change in its diplomatic stance.

"Thailand has always maintained the One China policy. It is nothing new," he said.

His remarks came after Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed disappointment over the language in the China-Thailand Joint Statement issued during Mr Anutin's official visit to China from July 16-20.

The statement reaffirmed Thailand's commitment to the One China policy, recognised the government in Beijing as the sole legal government representing China, described Taiwan as an inalienable part of China, opposed Taiwanese independence and voiced support for China's "One Country, Two Systems" policy.

Taiwan rejected those assertions, saying they distorted the facts and undermined its sovereignty.

In a statement issued on July 21, Taiwan's foreign ministry said it "strongly protests" what it called false narratives promoted by Beijing and expressed "disappointment and regret" that Thailand had aligned itself with China in diminishing Taiwan's sovereign status.

The ministry reiterated its position that the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign and independent country and that Taiwan and the People's Republic of China are not subordinate to one another.

It also urged Thailand to value the longstanding friendship, economic ties and people-to-people exchanges between the two sides, warning that continued cooperation with Beijing in suppressing Taiwan could undermine regional peace and stability.

Asked about Taiwan's criticism, Mr Anutin said: "That is their position. We acknowledge it. Our policy is clear."

He dismissed suggestions that Thailand's stance could affect economic relations with Taiwan, saying there would be no impact on trade, investment or other forms of cooperation.

When asked whether Thailand would seek to explain its position to Taiwan, he replied that both sides already understood each other.

Mr Anutin also rejected suggestions that Bangkok was siding with Beijing against Taipei.

Asked about speculation on social media that Taiwan could review visa privileges for Thai visitors or take measures affecting Thai workers, Mr Anutin reiterated that Thailand's position remained unchanged.