Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.

Thailand News and Discussion Forum | ASEANNOW

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.

Thailand Seeks Russian Urea Imports in Moscow Talks

Featured Replies

Thailand is seeking to import 1 to 2 million tonnes of Russian urea (a highly concentrated, synthetic, solid nitrogen-release fertiliser) annually at preferential prices, following talks in Russia aimed at strengthening bilateral trade. The proposal includes forming a joint task force to accelerate cooperation and facilitate fertiliser exports as early as May 2026. The move is expected to help ease domestic farm costs and stabilise fertiliser supply.

Get today's headlines by email image.png

Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit met Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev and Deputy Agriculture Minister Maxim Markovich to discuss expanding trade ties. Bilateral trade between Thailand and Russia has grown to around US$1.6 billion in recent years, though both sides agree there is significant room for further growth, particularly in agriculture and food sectors.

During the discussions, Thailand requested a dedicated quota of granular urea, sized 2.5 to 5 millimetres, at what were described as friendly prices. If approved, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives will coordinate with the Russian Ambassador to Thailand to arrange business matching between private sector firms. The goal is to enable Russian fertiliser exports to Thailand by May 2026.

Suriya also proposed establishing a joint working group of Thai and Russian representatives to address outstanding trade issues and promote cooperation in academic and scientific fields. The group is expected to facilitate smoother trade flows and resolve pending matters within three months.

Patrushev confirmed Russia’s agreement to set up the working group and support long term bilateral trade growth. He noted that Russia produces both compound and nitrogen based fertilisers, including urea, and is ready to supply Thailand. Russian companies such as PhosAgro and UralChem have shown interest, particularly in entering long term contracts.

The Nation reported that he added that pricing details and product specifications would need to be finalised through direct discussions between private sector representatives from both countries. Evgeny Tomikhin, the Russian Ambassador to Thailand, will act as the Russian coordinator for the initiative.

image.jpeg

Picture courtesy of The Nation

Join the discussion? image.png

Already a member? image.png

image.png Adapted by ASEAN Now Nation 16 Apr 2026


View full article

Why Russia? go and get it from where australia is getting it now days, from Brunei, ( while begging for oil from Singapore

and Malaysia where Australia has its's own oil reserves good for 100 years but they refuse to dig it out)

Non ASEAN country's seem to be out of favor

on this one .

Thailand would be much better off sourcing this product from a nation not at war. Buying from Russia while it is still invading Ukraine doesn't leave a positive image of Thailand.

India is #1 in urea production, China #2. Why not source this fertiliser closer to home instead of supporting a dictatorial regime and breaking sanctions?

6 hours ago, unblocktheplanet said:

India is #1 in urea production, China #2. Why not source this fertiliser closer to home instead of supporting a dictatorial regime and breaking sanctions?

I saw this on Thai TV this morning and thought the same thing , are they breaking sanctions? but is Thailand part of the coalition endorsing sanctions with Russia?

1 to 2 million ton of urea is a lot of urea; it should keep Thai farmers going for a while, it is another few months before the rice planting season. I see the deal also includes compound fertilizers, with Russia's natural supply of phosphate and potash, it seems a good deal for Thailand.

But, with Putin no such thing as a free lunch, what does he want in return, and what has Thailand got to offer.

Create an account or sign in to comment

Recently Browsing 0

  • No registered users viewing this page.

Account

Navigation

Search

Search

Configure browser push notifications

Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.