Gelefu:The Prime Minister has announced successful outcomes from his recent visit to Bhutan, where he focused on enhancing cooperation in three key areas clean energy, agriculture, and public health, thereby opening up new avenues for trade and investment.

According to Thai News Agency, Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs Anutin Charnvirakul described his visit to the Kingdom of Bhutan, from October 30 to November 1, 2026, as a success, highlighting the strong bilateral relations between Thailand and Bhutan. During the visit, three cooperation agreements were signed, covering public health, clean energy, and agricultural finance, aimed at expanding economic opportunities between the two nations.

The Prime Minister emphasized Bhutan's potential for economic development, especially in clean energy sectors like hydropower and solar power, creating opportunities for Thai investment. Discussions during the visit explored ways to enhance cooperation and investment in promising sectors to boost future trade and investment.

In agriculture, Thailand plans to promote technological cooperation and support through the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives, aiming to enhance funding access and agricultural capabilities in both countries. This will also facilitate the expansion of markets for Thai goods and services in Bhutan and the broader South Asian region.

On the public health front, Thailand aims to deepen its cooperation with Bhutan, focusing on knowledge transfer, personnel development, and medical training opportunities for Bhutanese students in Thailand. The new public health agreement is expected to bolster medical cooperation and facilitate patient referrals from Bhutan to Thailand.

During his visit to Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), a future economic and cultural hub in Bhutan, the Prime Minister highlighted the project's potential and the opportunities it presents for Thai investors, particularly in infrastructure, clean energy, and tourism.

The Prime Minister's spokesperson reported that the visit not only reinforced good relations between Thailand and Bhutan but also laid the groundwork for tangible cooperation, particularly in market expansion, private sector investment, and technology exchange, aiming to improve the quality of life in both countries.