Qatar-Thailand trade hit $3.8bn in 2023: Ambassador

Doha: Qatar and Thailand have fostered a robust and multifaceted partnership since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1980. Over the past...

Doha: Qatar and Thailand have fostered a robust and multifaceted partnership since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1980.

Over the past four decades, cooperation between the two nations has expanded across numerous key areas, including political and security collaboration, trade and investment, sustainable development, technology and innovation, food and energy security, tourism, health and wellness tourism, and people-to-people connections. 

The extensive collaboration reflects the shared commitment to advancing mutual interests and strengthening bilateral ties for the benefit of both nations.

Thai Ambassador to Qatar, H E Sira Swangsilpa, speaking to The Peninsula, said, “In 2023, bilateral trade between Thailand and Qatar reached a substantial value of $3.789bn. Thailand’s major exports to Qatar include automobile parts, gems and jewelry, and air conditioners, while Qatar exports liquefied natural gas (LNG), crude oil, and fertilisers to Thailand. The establishment of QatarEnergy’s office in Bangkok underscores the growing importance of LNG trade between our countries.

“Thailand, as a major global food exporter, is keen to expand its trade in food and agricultural products, thereby supporting Qatar’s food security efforts. In August 2024, the Royal Thai Embassy co-organised a landmark visit for executives from Qatar’s Food Safety Department of the Ministry of Public Health to Thailand.