UAE and Thailand bilateral agreements to boost trade and travel
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Thailand are poised to deepen their partnership through a series of bilateral agreements, according to UAE ambassador to Thailand Obaid Saeed Obaid Bintaresh Aldhaheri.
Speaking at a UAE National Day celebration on Thursday, November 28, Aldhaheri underscored Thailand’s importance as a strategic partner beyond traditional oil trade.
“We look forward to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding the horizons of cooperation between the two countries to serve the interest of people.”
The UAE already plays a pivotal role in Thailand’s economy. As the sixth-largest trading partner and the top Middle Eastern trade ally, the two nations achieved a trade volume of US$7 billion (241.4 billion baht) in 2023, marking a 9% increase from the previous year.
Aviation has also been a vital link between the nations. Emirati airlines operate over 110 flights weekly to Thailand, cementing the UAE’s influence in the Thai travel market. These routes not only boost tourism but also facilitate business ventures, reflecting the dynamic relationship between the two countries.
The forthcoming agreements aim to expand cooperation across various sectors, including trade, tourism, and cultural exchange, potentially solidifying the UAE’s position as a key player in Thailand’s economic landscape, reported Bangkok Post.
This growing camaraderie highlights the UAE’s broader strategy of diversifying partnerships in Asia, reinforcing its role as a global economic hub.
In related news, the mother of a Thai woman stabbed to death by her United Arab Emirates (UAE) husband of only three months reached out to the president of the Paveena Hongsakul Foundation for Children and Women to help bring her daughter’s body back to her hometown in Thailand for religious rites.
In other news, in a dramatic bust at Phuket International Airport, two Syrian men were arrested for attempting to enter Thailand with forged passports. The suspects travelled from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket on Batik Air Malaysia, flight OD540. They presented what appeared to be United Arab Emirates (UAE) passports—but they didn’t fool the sharp-eyed immigration officers.
