Gelefu:Bangkok Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is set to embark on an official visit to Bhutan from October 30 to November 1, aimed at reinforcing the 37-year-old diplomatic relations between the two nations.

According to Thai News Agency, the Prime Minister's visit is intended to bolster cooperation across various sectors, including economics, trade, investment, tourism, and development, with a particular focus on the forthcoming Thailand-Bhutan Free Trade Agreement (FTA), effective January 1, 2027. The visit will also include participation in the construction ceremony of 108 stupas in Gelefu, which symbolizes the development of a new city.

This marks the first visit by a Thai Prime Minister to Bhutan in eight years, emphasizing the commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and achieving tangible outcomes. The visit aims to explore opportunities for Thai businesses in Bhutan, particularly in Gelefu, and encourage private sector involvement in growing trade and investment.

Discussions during the visit will address leveraging the Thailand-Bhutan FTA, enhancing trade and investment opportunities, fostering people-to-people connectivity, supporting tourism, and cooperating on clean energy. The schedule includes meetings with Bhutanese officials, the signing of important agreements, and engagements with Thai volunteers in Bhutan.

The Prime Minister will also visit significant cultural sites, including the Chorten National Memorial and the National Museum of Bhutan, to promote religious and cultural ties. The visit will conclude with an audience with the King and Queen of Bhutan before returning to Thailand.