Bangladesh–Thailand relations

Bangladeshi–Thai 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

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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. 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

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References

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  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.