Foreign relations of Thailand

1890

in 1890s Phuangkasem, Corrine.

1947

It remains as a key regional ally of China, with growing cooperation between both countries. For an evaluation of Sino-Siamese relations, see Siamese Inter-State Relations in the Late Nineteenth Century: From An Asian Regional Perspective. ===India=== Diplomatic relations between India and Thailand were established in 1947, soon after India gained independence.

1949

Relations with Thailand were established 14 June 1949.

1950

The nations established diplomatic ties in 1950 and have enjoyed a cordial relationship since.

1954

Indonesia is also appointed as observer in Cambodian–Thai border dispute. ===Iran=== ===Israel=== Israel and Thailand have had official relations since June 1954.

1957

Relations continues to be strengthened through talks and agreements on economic, security, and cultural matters including concerns on rice trading, and combatting drugs and human trafficking. ===Saudi Arabia=== Relations Saudi Arabia and Thailand were established in 1957 and hundreds of thousands of Thais went to Saudi Arabia to work.

1958

The Israeli embassy in Bangkok was established in 1958.

Saudi Arabia does not issue working visas for Thais and discourages its citizens from visiting the country. ===South Korea=== Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 October 1958.

1964

Thailand's Foreign Relations: 1964-80 (Brookfield Publishing Company, 1984). Suwannathat-Pian, Kobkua.

1972

Diplomatic relations were established on 5 October 1972 and Thailand opened its embassy in 1974 followed by Bangladesh setting up their own in Bangkok in the following year.

1974

Diplomatic relations were established on 5 October 1972 and Thailand opened its embassy in 1974 followed by Bangladesh setting up their own in Bangkok in the following year.

1975

The mutual withdrawal of ambassadors is the most severe diplomatic action to have occurred between the two countries. ===China=== Thailand established diplomatic relations with the PRC on 1 July 1975.

During the Fall of Saigon in 1975, fleeing South Vietnamese pilots arrived at U Tapao before fleeing to other countries. In 1979, when the Khmer Rouge government in neighbouring Cambodia was toppled, this had raised concerns in Thailand and the Thai government quickly allied itself with the Khmer Rouge, later the CGDK, in fear of Vietnamese expansionism.

1976

The Mekong River, which both sides have an interest in making a "river of true peace and friendship" — as their respective prime ministers called for in 1976 – also provides a north–south artery during the rainy season. ===Malaysia=== Thailand has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur, and consulate-general offices in George Town and Kota Bharu.

South Korean is the 10th largest trade partner, which is about to reach the scale of 10 billion dollars. ===Vietnam=== Diplomatic relations between the two countries have existed since 1976, and are very friendly both economically and politically nowadays.

1979

The first visit between the two countries was President Ziaur Rahman's visit to Thailand in 1979 followed by Prime Minister Prem Tinsulanonda in 1983.

During the Fall of Saigon in 1975, fleeing South Vietnamese pilots arrived at U Tapao before fleeing to other countries. In 1979, when the Khmer Rouge government in neighbouring Cambodia was toppled, this had raised concerns in Thailand and the Thai government quickly allied itself with the Khmer Rouge, later the CGDK, in fear of Vietnamese expansionism.

1983

The first visit between the two countries was President Ziaur Rahman's visit to Thailand in 1979 followed by Prime Minister Prem Tinsulanonda in 1983.

1984

Thailand's Foreign Relations: 1964-80 (Brookfield Publishing Company, 1984). Suwannathat-Pian, Kobkua.

1985

Other Heads of States like Ershad visited in 1985, 1988 and 1990 and Thaksin Shinawatra in July and December 2002 and January 2004.

1988

Other Heads of States like Ershad visited in 1985, 1988 and 1990 and Thaksin Shinawatra in July and December 2002 and January 2004.

Thai-Malay relations: traditional intra-regional relations from the seventeenth to the early twentieth centuries (Oxford University Press, USA, 1988). ==References== ==External links== Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand Foreign Embassies in Thailand

1990

Other Heads of States like Ershad visited in 1985, 1988 and 1990 and Thaksin Shinawatra in July and December 2002 and January 2004.

1993

Indian Look East policy from 1993 and Thailand's Look West policy since 1996 set the stage for a substantive consolidation of bilateral relations.

1996

Indian Look East policy from 1993 and Thailand's Look West policy since 1996 set the stage for a substantive consolidation of bilateral relations.

Since 1996, Thailand has had an embassy in Tel Aviv.

1997

A maritime boundary dispute with Vietnam was resolved, August 1997.

2001

The past few years since 2001 have witnessed growing warmth, increasing economic and commercial links, exchange of high-level visits on both sides, and the signing of a large number of Agreements leading to a further intensification of relations.

2002

Other Heads of States like Ershad visited in 1985, 1988 and 1990 and Thaksin Shinawatra in July and December 2002 and January 2004.

India is a member of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) initiated by Thailand in 2002 and of the Mekong–Ganga Cooperation (MGC), a group of six countries. ===Indonesia=== Indonesia and Thailand are viewed as natural allies.

2003

In 2003, Thailand served as APEC host.

In October 2003, South Korean president Roh Moo-hyun visited Thailand while Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra went to Seoul in November 2005.

2004

Other Heads of States like Ershad visited in 1985, 1988 and 1990 and Thaksin Shinawatra in July and December 2002 and January 2004.

2005

Supachai Panitchpakdi, the former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, served as Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) from 2005 until 31 August 2013.

In 2005 Thailand attended the inaugural East Asia Summit. Since the military coup of May 2014, Thailand's global reputation has plunged, according to Professor Thitinan Pongsudhirak of Chulalongkorn University.

Since 2005, the rapid ramp-up in export of automobiles of Japanese makes (esp.

In October 2003, South Korean president Roh Moo-hyun visited Thailand while Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra went to Seoul in November 2005.

2006

Thailand is a key country in Bangladesh's "Look East" policy and relations have begun to increase and diversify into different areas. They seek not to intervene in each other's internal matters as shown by their response to the events occurring in their own respective countries in 2006 such as the 2006 Thai coup d'état and 2006–2008 Bangladeshi political crisis.

2007

In 2007, a Japan–Thailand Economic Partnership Agreement was signed, aiming at free trade between the two countries after a transition period of 10 years. ===Laos=== In some respects, Thailand can be seen as a greater threat to Laos's independence than Vietnam because of its closer cultural affinity, its easier access, and its control over the railroad and highway routes to the sea.

2008

The year 2008 is the 50th year of bilateral relations with two nations.

2009

On 5 November 2009 Thailand recalled its ambassador from Cambodia in protest of the Cambodian government's appointment of Thai ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra as an economic adviser.

2010

Reinventing Thailand: Thaksin and his foreign policy (Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, 2010). Klein, Ira.

2011

After the floods in 2011, Israel sent water management experts to Thailand.

2013

Supachai Panitchpakdi, the former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, served as Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) from 2005 until 31 August 2013.

2014

In 2005 Thailand attended the inaugural East Asia Summit. Since the military coup of May 2014, Thailand's global reputation has plunged, according to Professor Thitinan Pongsudhirak of Chulalongkorn University.

2018

He maintains that, "When the fourth anniversary of Thailand's coup comes to pass later this month [May 2018], Thailand's foreign relations will be one of the many costs to be counted from the military government....Instead of moving ahead in its relations with the outside world, Thailand has regressed to a standstill. ==Disputes== Parts of the border with Laos are undefined.




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