Brunei–Thailand relations

Bruneian–Thai relations
Map indicating locations of Brunei and Thailand

Brunei
Thailand
Diplomatic mission
Bruneian Embassy, BangkokThai Embassy, Bandar Seri Begawan
Envoy
Ambassador Ismail bin Abd ManapAmbassador Wnthanee Viputwongsakul

Brunei and Thailand have bilateral foreign relations. Brunei has an embassy in Bangkok, and Thailand has an embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan.[1] The relations have always been close and cordial.[2]

History

Two Royal Thai Navy ships, HTMS Phosampton and HTMS Maeklong visited Bandar Brunei in March 1971.[3]

Relations between the two countries have been established since 1984.[1] In 2012, the Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah made a state visit to Thailand, while Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra attended the Royal Wedding of the daughter of Bolkiah, Princess Hajah Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah in the same year.[1]

Economic relations

Both countries cooperates in agriculture, energy, education and halal co-operation and Thailand are currently seeking to invest in Brunei's oil and gas sector and develop joint projects in renewable energy.[4] A memorandum of understanding also has been signed in agriculture co-operation, labour, avoidance of double taxation and anti-human trafficking.[5] Thailand were the main provider for rice stock in Brunei which comprises 95% of the Brunei's rice stock.[6] Beside that, Brunei also keen to learn rice production technology from Thailand.[7] In 2011, Brunei were among the ninth largest trading partners for Thailand with the total trade between the two countries reached U$269 million.[7] The major exports from Thailand include rice, cement, ceramics, rubber products, paper and pulp, while the imports from Brunei are mainly on iron and steel.[7]

Further reading

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Brunei-Thailand Relations". Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Brunei). Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
  2. ^ Oxford Business Group (2011). The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2011. Oxford Business Group. pp. 36–. ISBN 978-1-907065-52-1. {{cite book}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ "HTMS Maeklong and HTMS Phosampton visit to Brunei" (PDF). Pelita Brunei. 17 March 1971. p. 2.
  4. ^ "Brunei, Thailand to boost economic ties". The Brunei Times. 1 July 2012. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
  5. ^ "Brunei strengthens bilateral ties with Thailand". The Borneo Post. 24 November 2012. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
  6. ^ "HM visit strengthens Brunei-Thai relations". The Brunei Times. 3 July 2012. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
  7. ^ a b c "The Sultan of Brunei Darussalam to Visit Thailand". The Government Public Relations Department (Thailand). 27 June 2012. Archived from the original on 21 February 2014. Retrieved 9 February 2014.