Back on January 25 this year, General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Primeสล็อตxoMinister of Thailand. Visit Riyadh Saudi Arabia's capital city receives a "purple carpet" of honour. From Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, the "de facto ruler" of the Kingdom.
Such significant progress is undeniable that It is the diplomatic masterpiece of the Thai government in the era. General Prayut who spent 6 years driving behind the scenes by the operation of Mr. Don Pramudwinai, Deputy Prime Minister and the current Minister of Foreign Affairs Because even the previous government that many periods trying to restore relations with the Riyadh government but not very successful
Prince Mohammed The king, known with the acronym "MBS", assumed the title of heir to Saudi Arabia in 2015 after what many viewed as a "silent coup" to remove Prince Mohammed bin Na. Yev, who was crowned as his wife Aside from "internal management" or "restructuring" within the royal family, Mohammed's vision is very modern. which plays an important role in driving the country's development plan to advance rapidly to reduce the country's dependence on the country's economy on oil alone
Shortly after the Saudi government and Thailand officially announced the restoration of ties. Cooperation between the two kingdoms in important dimensions quickly materialized. in the areas of tourism, labor, energy and food security. The cumulative number of tourists from Saudi Arabia increased to about 35,000 when the data was collected until the beginning of August, while the Thai government expects that Visa easing will help attract 300,000 tourists from Saudi Arabia by the end of the year.
It is true that the relationship between Saudi Arabia and Thailand has evolved until now. The focus is mainly on the economy and tourism. However, if analyzed in the international political context. There is an indication that Thailand and Saudi Arabia are facing “Similar challenges” both countries are considered to be “Key strategic partners and partners” of the United States in Southeast Asia and the Middle East respectively. and the relationship between each country and the United States periodic tension from issues of human rights and the situation in their own country
moreover The Washington government has made it quite clear that "Unsatisfied" in Saudi Arabia and Thailand There are partnerships and relationships that seem to grow stronger. with China and Russia amid the global geopolitical tense atmosphere from the prolonged war in Ukraine
aerial view of the city of Jeddah Saudi Arabia's second largest city
In addition, Thailand's friendly foreign policy has played an important role in helping to build relations with the Middle East countries smoothly. Especially with large countries in the region, therefore, the relationship with Saudi Arabia has improved sequentially. It should help as a pavement for Thailand to enhance cooperation with many other countries in the Middle East as well. and links to the relationship between Thailand and the Organization for Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
Restoring relations between Thailand and Saudi Arabia It is something that the Thai side has been waiting for and trying for decades. Of course, progress and positive trends have been ongoing over the past 8 months to date. It is important for all sectors involved.