Bangladesh–Thailand relations

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Bangladesh-Thailand relations
Map indicating locations of Bangladesh and Thailand

Bangladesh

Thailand
Diplomatic mission
Bangladeshi Embassy, BangkokThai Embassy, Dhaka
Envoy
Bangladeshi Ambassador to Thailand Mohammed Abdul Hye[1]Thai Ambassador to Bangladesh Makawadee Sumitmor[2]

Bangladesh–Thailand relations refer to foreign relations between Bangladesh and Thailand. Relations were established on 5 October 1972.[3] Thailand opened its embassy in Bangladesh in 1974, and Bangladesh opened its embassy in Bangkok in 1975.[4]

Trade[edit]

Trade relations between Bangladesh and Thailand grow stronger with each passing year, particularly with regard to commodity relations. Thailand, as a more developed country, sees many Bengali students coming over to study the sciences.[5] Bangladesh has suggested that Thailand participate more actively in its economic sphere. According to the Minister of Finance of Bangladesh - Thailand is still able to increase its contribution to the economy of Bangladesh.[6]

On 2 May 2010, it became known that Thailand would hold a four-day trade fair in Bangladesh. This event was attended by 47 Thai companies (in the improvement of trade relations between the two countries). Currently, the volume of trade between Thailand and Bangladesh is about $650 million.[7] Thailand is also a very popular country for Bangladeshis to travel to, as Dhaka and Bangkok flights are only for 2 and a half hours in between. Thai food is very famous in Bangladesh, as there is a great appreciation of Thai culture with Bangladeshi people.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Ministry of Foreign Affairs". mofa.gov.bd. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  2. ^ "Thailand Ambassador to Bangladesh Makawadee Sumitmor". The Business Standard. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  3. ^ "Bangladesh Thailand relationship". Archived from the original on 2010-03-23. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
  4. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-18. Retrieved 2010-07-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. ^ Md. Jalal Uddin (5 October 2009). "37th anniversary of Bangladesh-Thailand relations". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2016-10-22.
  6. ^ "UNBconnect... - Bangladesh woos Thai investors to invest more in potential sectors". Archived from the original on 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2010-07-01.
  7. ^ "Thai trade fair begins Wednesday | Bangladesh | bdnews24.com". Archived from the original on 2012-03-05. Retrieved 2010-07-03.