Brunei–Thailand relations

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Brunei–Thailand relations

Brunei
Thailand

Brunei and Thailand have bilateral foreign relations. Brunei has an embassy in Bangkok, and Thailand has an embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan.[1] The relations have always been close and cordial.[2]

History

Relations between the two countries has been established since 1984.[1] In 2012, His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah made a state visit to Thailand, while Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra attended the Royal Wedding of the daughter of Bolkiah, HRH Princess Hajah Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah in the same year.[1]

Economic relations

Both countries cooperates in agriculture, energy, education and halal co-operation and Thailand are currently seeking to invest in Brunei's oil and gas sector and develop joint projects in renewable energy.[3] A memorandum of understanding also has been signed in agriculture co-operation, labour, avoidance of double taxation and anti-human trafficking.[4] Thailand were the main provider for rice stock in Brunei which comprises 95% of the Brunei's rice stock.[5] Beside that, Brunei also keen to learn rice production technology from Thailand.[6] In 2011, Brunei were among the ninth largest trading partners for Thailand with the total trade between the two countries reached U$269 million.[6] The major exports from Thailand include rice, cement, ceramics, rubber products, paper and pulp, while the imports from Brunei are mainly on iron and steel.[6]

Further reading

References

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