P praises the success of his trip to China.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has been invited to visit Thailand by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, who has praised his attend as a victory.
On Thursday and the following day, authorities official Chai Wacharonke gave a summary of the diplomatic discussions between Mr. Srettha and Ms. Xi.
The PM thanked Mr. Xi for the warm welcome he received while attending the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation( BRF ) and added,” Mrs. Srettha also congratulated China on the 10th anniversary of the Belt & Road Initiative.”
As 2025 may mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Thai-Chinese diplomatic relations, he said, the prime minister and the Chinese president also vowed to improve relations between Thailand and China and emphasized the significance of a comprehensive strategic joint partnership between the two nations as well as the need to encourage high-level appointments between them.
According to the official, Mr Srettha has invited Mr. Xi to travel to Thailand on business.
He added that they believed the global economic slowdown and the political turmoil between the US and China have had an effect on the economies of China and Thailand. The two factors also discussed a wide range of issues, including financial assistance.
In light of this, they decided to collaborate in order to address issues and increase trade and investment, especially in sectors related to Thailand’s bio-circular and efficient economic growth type, such as electric cars, batteries, electronics, and clean energy.
According to Mr. Chai, Ms. Srettha even briefed Mr Xi on the advantages of Thailand’s area bridge job in the South and urged Chinese investment.
In response, Mr. Xi stated that Chinese buyers are even considering funding Thailand’s megaprojects.
Regarding tourism cooperation, Mr. Srettha officially informed Mr Xi that the Thai government has granted Chinese visitors a visa-free policy.
In an effort to promote hospitality as part of a larger financial revival plan, the government has introduced an interim card provision for 30-day remains for Chinese and Kyrgyz nationals. The program will end on February 29 after its September 25 debut.
Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, China was Thailand’s main source of foreign guests, bringing in close to 11 million people in 2019. About 5 million Chinese are anticipated to travel to the nation this year, according to hospitality officials.
Mr. Srettha likewise offered his condolences in China for the shooting on October 3 at Siam Paragon, which resulted in the deaths of three people, including a Chinese customer.
He claimed that the government has made every effort to compensate the subjects and guarantee the safety of all international visitors.
According to Mr. Chai, China had also promised to collaborate with Thailand to overcome international crimes.
According to Mr. Chai, the two sides also talked about how to help one another on the global level through the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation construction, as well as the Asean and China cooperation framework and the United Nations.
On Wednesday in Beijing, Mr. Srettha even had a meeting with Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang while on his journey. Additionally, he suggested permanently allowing Foreign visitors to enter without a visa.
A proposed new Mekong River bridge to Laos was discussed in the discussions on Wednesday in order to facilitate Thai cattle exports to China and more promote commerce between Thailand and China.
He even brought up the plan for a property span that would connect Chumphon and Ranong, two southern provinces, with the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea. According to Mr. Srettha, this would also increase the potential of the Belt and Road to strengthen relationships with foreign countries as China anticipated.
The PM added that Thailand would become a global shipping hub thanks to the property bridge project and the construction of Taiwanese businesses there.
” The trip to China was successful.” If the land bridge project is successful and more Chinese businesses invest in EVs, I’m sure there will be more than$ 1 trillion in cash flow, he said.