Synopsis: Kazakhstan and Thailand strengthen bilateral ties through discussions on trade, tourism and digital cooperation, while exploring opportunities to expand agricultural exports and deepen economic engagement.
The two nations have taken measures towards the strengthening of the relations through cooperation in trade, tourism, and development in the information age, following the meetings between Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in Shanghai. These meetings symbolize the joint desire of the two nations to enhance economic relations.
At the conference, President Tokayev repeats Kazakhstan’s position concerning Thailand as one of the country’s most strategically significant partners in Southeast Asia. He mentions that relations are developing positively; pointing out that trade between Kazakhstan and Thailand is steadily increasing. Based on figures provided by the Kazakh party, the amount of trade turnover rises by 76 percent during the first four months of 2026 in comparison with the previous year, exceeding US$110 million. The representatives think that there is ample room for business cooperation development.
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Areas that are likely to bring about further development include agriculture and food products. This is according to President Tokayev, who notes that there is an opportunity for the two countries to increase mutual exportation of their agricultural products and processed food. Moreover, the president suggests that the relationship between government institutions be improved to provide a conducive atmosphere for business activities.
Tourism has also been highlighted as another important pillar of bilateral cooperation. Thailand remains a favoured international destination for Kazakh tourists, with over 150,000 Kazakh tourists visiting Thailand in 2025. As Tokayev observes, Kazakhstan is also offering some good tourism options to Thai tourists, such as natural scenery and famous winter tourism resorts. Both parties recognize that tourism connectivity could help build people-to-people relations and boost economic activities.
In addition, these discussions include possibilities for broadening collaboration in terms of digitalization and innovation. It is evident that both governments are equally interested in furthering the processes of digitalization, technological cooperation, and knowledge sharing for sustainable economic development.
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Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reaffirms the country’s pledge to further strengthen cooperation in the realms of trade, investment, tourism, and technology. Prime Minister Charnvirakul stresses that Bangkok wants to infuse new life into bilateral relations through economic collaboration and mutually beneficial endeavors.
In conclusion, President Tokayev formally invites Prime Minister Charnvirakul to pay an official visit to Kazakhstan to further discuss this topic. This meeting highlights the common commitment of Kazakhstan and Thailand in building their relation by improving trade, developing tourism, government cooperation, and new economy sectors cooperation.