PM satisfied with Bhutan visit, highlights bilateral ties

BANGKOK, Nov 2 (TNA) - Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed satisfaction with his official visit to Bhutan from Oct 30 to Nov 1, emphasizing the strengthening of bilateral ties between the two nations.

During the visit, Thailand and Bhutan signed several bilateral agreements spanning public health, energy, and agriculture, alongside discussions on a free trade agreement expected to take effect in January 2027.

Under the agreements, Thailand will assist Bhutan in medical knowledge transfer, with the Bhutanese government funding patient referrals to Thai state hospitals for advanced care.

Additionally, Thailand's Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives signed an MoU with Bhutan's Ministry of Agriculture to transfer agricultural technology and open regional market opportunities for Thai agri-businesses.

Thailand also plans to encourage domestic businesses with expertise in public utility and infrastructure systems to invest in Bhutan as the country opens a new city to foreign investment. -819 (TNA)