Brunei |
Thailand |
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Diplomatic mission | |
Bruneian Embassy, Bangkok | Thai Embassy, Bandar Seri Begawan |
Envoy | |
Ambassador Ismail bin Abd Manap | Ambassador 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]
Two Royal Thai Navy ships, HTMS Phosampton and HTMS Maeklong visited Bandar Brunei in March 1971. [3]
Relations between the two countries has 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]
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]
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