Bangkok:Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed satisfaction with his official visit to Bhutan from October 30 to November 1, highlighting the strengthening of bilateral ties between the two nations.
According to Thai News Agency, during the visit, Thailand and Bhutan signed several bilateral agreements focusing on public health, energy, and agriculture. The discussions included a free trade agreement expected to commence in January 2027.
The agreements involve Thailand assisting Bhutan in medical knowledge transfer, with Bhutan funding patient referrals to Thai state hospitals for advanced care. Furthermore, Thailand's Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Bhutan's Ministry of Agriculture to facilitate agricultural technology transfer and create regional market opportunities for Thai agri-businesses.
Thailand also aims to encourage domestic businesses with expertise in public utility and infrastructure systems to invest in Bhutan, particularly as the country opens a new city to foreign investment.