Thai Ambassador to Korea Tanee Sangrat speaks throughout Thailand’s Nationwide Day reception in Seoul, Wednesday. Korea Instances photograph by Kim Hyun-bin
Thailand’s ambassador to Korea, Tanee Sangrat, referred to as for deeper bilateral cooperation throughout a Nationwide Day reception in Seoul on Wednesday, noting the rising momentum within the nations’ strategic partnership.
Unification Minister Chung Dong-young additionally addressed the gathering, urging Thailand and the Affiliation of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to tackle a bigger function in supporting peace on the Korean Peninsula.
The occasion commemorated Thailand’s Nationwide Day and the birthday anniversary of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, whereas additionally honoring the latest passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mom.
Sangrat stated Thailand “commemorates the tragic passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mom, who handed away on Oct. 24,” praising her “tireless work and lifelong dedication to enhancing the welfare of her folks.” He famous her achievements in rural improvement, water useful resource administration, ladies’s empowerment, the preservation of conventional Thai materials and silk and humanitarian assist for refugees within the Nineteen Seventies.
“Her Majesty’s benevolence and beauty will without end stay within the hearts of all Thais,” he stated.
Sangrat stated the Royal Thai Authorities beneath Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is pursuing “a proactive and ahead trying diplomacy,” geared toward restoring Thailand’s visibility on the worldwide stage and advancing nationwide pursuits “each by connecting Thailand to the world and bringing the world to Thailand.”
These efforts, he famous, prolong naturally to strengthening relations with Korea — ties rooted in Thai participation within the Korean Battle, and now expanded into “a multifaceted and future-oriented strategic partnership.”
He emphasised Thailand’s hope of contributing to “lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula and the well-being of all folks via peaceable negotiation.”
Chung, talking on the reception, reaffirmed the importance of Thailand’s historic assist for Korea.
“Thailand is a treasured buddy that stood with the Republic of Korea in the course of the Korean Battle,” Chung stated. “Our two nations have maintained a deep relationship for 67 years for the reason that institution of diplomatic ties.”
Unification Minister Chung Dong-young speaks throughout Thailand’s Nationwide Day reception in Seoul, Wednesday. Korea Instances photograph by Kim Hyun-bin
Chung highlighted increasing cooperation in commerce, protection industries, tradition and tourism, noting that greater than 2 million folks traveled between the 2 nations final yr. He additionally underscored Thailand’s significance because the Nation Coordinator for the Korea-ASEAN Dialogue, saying it serves as “a vital accomplice in strengthening cooperation between Korea and ASEAN.”
He pressured that peace in Northeast Asia is “immediately and not directly linked to the peace and stability of ASEAN,” and expressed hope that Korea and Thailand would “proceed to strengthen mutual cooperation and obtain larger shared improvement.
Sangrat additionally highlighted robust cultural ties, noting that the Sawasdee Seoul 2025 Thai Pageant drew greater than 100,000 guests and was supported by Korea’s Thai group, which numbers round 170,000 folks.
Wanting forward, the ambassador stated the embassy goals to double bilateral commerce from $15 billion to $30 billion and enhance two-way funding. He cited enterprise boards in Seoul and Bangkok involving 100 Korean buyers, together with new connections between Thai universities and Korean establishments similar to KAIST and the Okay-BioHealth Basis.
