THAI Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra embarks on an official visit to China on Wednesday. As 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand, her visit is expected to enhance bilateral ties, including further expanding the economic cooperation for mutual benefit and restoring the confidence of Chinese tourists in travelling to Thailand.
This is Paetongtarn’s first official visit to Beijing since assuming office in August last year. Shortly after becoming Thailand’s prime minister, she affirmed her commitment to further strengthening bilateral ties between Thailand and China, emphasizing that the friendship between the two countries was based on “mutual trust and respect, a common vision towards prosperity and progress, as well as familial ties between our peoples”.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Paetongtarn said her visit aims to promote cultural exchanges between Thailand and China, celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, and strengthen economic cooperation.
China has been one of Thailand’s largest sources of foreign direct investment in recent years. According to data released by China’s General Administration of Customs in January, bilateral trade between the two countries reached US$133.98 billion in 2024, an increase of 6.1 per cent year on year.
Xinhua
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