China and Thailand bolster diplomatic ties, visa exemption for Chinese tourists

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China and Thailand, marking 48 years of diplomatic rapport, continue to strengthen their cooperative ties, as highlighted by Han Zhiqiang, the Chinese Ambassador to Thailand, in a recent interview.

 

Han acknowledged the friendly neighbourly relations, shared bloodlines and mutual benefits that the two nations have enjoyed over the years.

 

China has remained Thailand’s largest trading partner for a decade, contributing significantly to its agricultural exports and tourism, while also being a major source of foreign investment.

The newly installed Thai government, led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, expressed keen interest in furthering these relations with China. The two countries’ foreign ministries are actively preparing for a visit by Prime Minister Srettha to China.

 

Amid this, a visa exemption policy for Chinese tourists has been announced by the Thai government, a move welcomed by China, anticipating better and safer services for its tourists.

 

China expressed its eagerness to work with Thailand to implement the outcomes of President Xi Jinping’s historic visit in 2022, hinting at a deepened strategic cooperation and a shared focus on the digital economy, green economy, and scientific and technological innovation.

 

by Atima Homtientong

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post.

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-02

 

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[daveAustin]

 

56 minutes ago, webfact said:

Han acknowledged the friendly neighbourly relations, shared bloodlines and mutual benefits that the two nations have enjoyed over the years.

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Oftentimes bad blood owning vast amounts of property here and keeping ordinary Thais out of the loop. This Srettha character is of that ilk. Perhaps he will get lost when he goes over to visit his brethren. ????

[harada]

Welcome to Chailand comrades. 

[Mavideol]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

China expressed its eagerness to work with Thailand to implement the outcomes of President Xi Jinping’s historic visit in 2022, hinting at a deepened strategic cooperation and a shared focus on the digital economy, green economy, and scientific and technological innovation.

Thailand should tread careful, China promises/strategic cooperation can be "poisonous", Philippines and other neighbors learn about it the hard way